Object numberOM-9409
DescriptionMany of this group of 28 loomweights are often misshapen and degraded; their perforantions are usually closed and measurements of those in reasonable condition are as found. Originally the weights were flattened balls of yellow clay perforated through the centre. Misshapen; one side bonded with floor material.
Production periodIron Age/Pictish/Norse
Collection PlaceSaevar Howe, Birsay
Object nameloomweight, unfired
Object categoryLoomweight
MaterialClay