6 Polished double-edged axe (Bipenne)

Origin

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.

Material

Grey (R92) amphibolite.

Description

Fully polished bipenne with central perforation. Symmetrical double cutting edge. Central perforation with biconical profile. Circular section. Pointed and sharp cutting edges, showing no clear evidence of use. A possible votive function may be suggested.

Classification and chronology

Fábregas Valcarce Type I.2B / Late 3rd Millenium – First half of the 2nd Millenium BC.

Dimensions

Maximum length: 162 mm; Maximum thickness: 29 mm; Maximum width: 47 mm; Perforation diameter: 17 mm; Weight: 275,6 gr.

Deposit

MMAP, n.º 11.

Bibli.

SANTARÉM 1956, 69-72; MOREIRA 2007, 47, n.º 11; 2013, 43-44; 2014, 167-168.