Biconical spindle whorl with rounded intermediate carination located in the lower third. Plano‑convex base. Off‑centre conical perforation. Deep upper cavity sloping progressively from the upper edge to the perforation rim.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Compact, friable paste with sandy texture and homogeneous firing. Abundant, well‑calibrated non‑plastic inclusions composed of mica, quartz and feldspar. Rough surface with slight but uniform smoothing. Reddish tone resulting from oxidising firing (N70).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, G2 (57) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 28 mm; Maximum thickness: 14 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 4/5 mm; Weight: 11,2 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD IIX, 219].
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 64.
