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San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Loom weight
San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
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Loom weight

DepartmentAncient Mediterranean Art
CultureGreek or Roman
Date8th century B.C.-1st century A.D.
MediumFired clay
Dimensionsh.: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
w.: 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm)
d.: 1 15/16 in. (5 cm)
Credit LineSan Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Object number91.80.72
DescriptionIrregularly shaped pyramidal loom weight with a single suspension hole at top.Label TextMost weaving in the Greek world was done on an upright loom. The vertical threads, or warps, were secured in groups to small weights to provide the proper tension for weaving. Loom weights of clay or stone were made in several different shapes, including cones, pyramids, and discs. (Jessica Powers, 2018)ProvenanceGilbert M. Denman, Jr. (1921-2004), San Antonio, by gift to San Antonio Museum of Art, 1991
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San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Gilbert M. Denman, Jr.
Loom weight
Culture: Greek or Roman
8th century B.C.-1st century A.D.
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San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Mr. Tracy Watson in memory of Eleanor Watson.
Loom Weight
Culture: Greek
5th-4th century B.C.
San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Mr. Tracy Watson in memory of Eleanor Watson.
Loom Weight
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5th-4th century B.C.
San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Mr. Tracy Watson in memory of Eleanor Watson.
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San Antonio Museum of Art, gift of Beryl N. and Henry G. McCleary.
Weight
Culture: Egyptian
664 B.C.-A.D. 395
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Weight
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