Discoidal spindle whorl with straight sides and rounded edges, asymmetrical, with irregular thickness. Round perforation centred on the axis. Flat faces, slightly damaged.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Compact, hard paste with homogeneous firing. Very abundant non-plastic inclusions composed of quartz, feldspar, ferruginous nodules and mica. Smoothed surface with moderate polishing. Dark brown colour (P51).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, A1 (2) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 29 mm; Maximum thickness: 13 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 6 mm; Weight: 12,4 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. IIX, n.º 208]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 65.
