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Greek, East Greek
Archaic or Classical Period
6th–4th century B.C.
Findspot: Anatolia (Turkey), Troad, Assos (Behramkale)
Medium/Technique
Terracotta
Dimensions
7.3 x 6.7 x 13 cm (2 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Archaeological Institute of America
Accession NumberRES.84.381
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Textile- and costume-making
DescriptionCoarse, unglazed weaving weight; very rough indeed; square base; two additional holes bored into its face, as if to lighten the weight (one goes clear through and corner cut on the side); several nicks.
ProvenanceFrom Assos (Behramkale, Turkey). 188?: excavated by the Archaeological Institute of America; gift of the Archaeological Institute of America to MFA, January 15, 1884.