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https://doi.org/10.33254/piaz.41.2.3
Greek ceramic loom weights from Pharos on the island of Hvar
Martina Korić
; Institut za arheologiju, Zagreb, Hrvatska
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Sažetak
Textiles are rarely preserved in archaeological contexts, so indirect evidence is often used to establish relevant information about the distribution and extent of production, as well as the social, economic, and other cultural implications that can be inferred from the objects used to manufacture textiles. Some of the most abundant indicators of textile production are ceramic weights for vertical looms. This paper discusses 48 Greek loom weights discovered during rescue excavations in 1989 at the site of Vukovarska 2 in Stari Grad on the island of Hvar. These loom weights were found within a Greek structure and, based on associated artifacts, are dated to the late 4th or early 3rd century BC. The loom weights are of pyramidal, conical, trapezoidal, and discoid shapes, with a significant number of markings, including gem impressions and engraved symbols or letters. These findings offer valuable insights into ancient weaving techniques and provide an opportunity to analyse the early stages of textile production in the Greek city of Pharos.
Ključne riječi
Pharos; island of Hvar; Greek loom weights; vertical loom; hippocampus
Hrčak ID:
324718
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Datum izdavanja:
20.12.2024.
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