Discoidal spindle whorl with curved wall and rounded edges. Inverted conical perforation centred on the axis. Flat faces. Slightly damaged on the upper face near the edge.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso
Material
Ceramic. Very compact, well-refined paste with homogeneous firing. Small non-plastic inclusions evenly distributed, composed mainly of mica. Smoothed and fully polished surface, of dark colour (S51).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, A1 (2) / Monte Padrão - Phase V/VI
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 45 mm; Maximum thickness: 12 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 5 mm; Weight: 26,2 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. IIX, n.º 213]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 66
