Discoidal spindle whorl with curved wall and rounded outline forming a very subtle intermediate carination. Inverted conical perforation centred on the axis. Wide and shallow upper cavity. Decoration consists of a concentric circle on the interior face surrounding the edge. An incised line on the lateral face suggests division of the piece into two equal halves.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Compact, hard paste with homogeneous firing. Abundant, well‑calibrated non‑plastic inclusions unevenly distributed, composed of quartz, feldspar, ferruginous nodules and profuse mica visible on the surface. Smoothed surface with moderate polishing except on the lower face, which remains rough. Lighter tone on the upper surface (N50).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, G2 (57) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 37 mm; Maximum thickness: 15 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 6/4 mm; Weight: 24,6 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD 87 (000)].
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 65.
