Biconical spindle whorl with rounded intermediate carination, asymmetrical. Plano‑convex base. Slightly tilted off‑centre conical perforation. Deep upper cavity displaced in relation to the perforation. Fragmented at the base and on the lateral face.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Compact paste with irregular firing showing a dark core. Poorly refined paste with abundant non‑plastic inclusions composed of quartz, mica, feldspar and ferruginous elements of varying size and uneven distribution. Smoothed surface with slight polishing and rough texture. Uneven light brown tone (N70).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, A2 (7) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 32 mm; Maximum thickness: 14 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 6/7 mm; Weight: 12,7 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. 85 E1A (010), 923]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 64.
