Corinth Object: MF 2016 10
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 2016 10
Title:   STAMPED CONICAL LOOMWEIGHT PROFILE IX
Category Code:   MF
Year:   2016
Object Number:   10
Description:   Conical loomweight, profile IX. Very similar to MF-1975-66 (Hesperia 1976, p. 123, cat. 66); see also MF-700 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1129), MF-10565, and MF-12644.
Writing:   stamp. Upright stamp on side just above bevelling in shape of loomweight, similar to MF-700 (Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1129).
Material:   Very pale brown fine clay with small to medium dark gray and rare medium white inclusions.
Munsell Color:   10 YR 8/3 (very pale brown)
Condition:   Complete or intact. Complete. Small scratch at level of suspension hole, large crack in bevel almost opposite stamp. Small dark brown discoloration marks on all surfaces.
Weight Description:   0.255
Weight:   0.255
Period:   Classical
Chronology:   ca. 400-350 BC ?, based on comparanda in Corinth 12
Area:   South Stoa
Context:   South Stoa, context 454, LOT 2016 012
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Monument: South Stoa
Image: digital 2016 3572
Basket: South Stoa, context 454