Discoidal spindle whorl with straight sides of irregular thickness, asymmetrical, with rounded edges. Round perforation, off-centre in relation to the axis, with slight deformation on the upper face. Lateral faces slightly damaged. Surfaces polished and carefully smoothed. Decoration composed of small punched holes on the upper face, arranged in two concentric circles around the axis of the spindle-shaft.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Fine-grained brown sandstone (P30)
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, A1 (2) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 34 mm; Maximum thickness: 15 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 7 mm; Weight: 20,1 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. IIX, 206]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2005, 30; 2007, 65.
