Spindle whorl made by reworking a ceramic sherd. Discoidal shape with irregular outline and flat section of uneven thickness. Straight sides with rounded edges. Off-centre biconical perforation.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso
Material
Ceramic. Compact paste with homogeneous firing. Non-plastic inclusions composed of quartz and mica. Moderately polished brown surfaces (R69).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA, A1 (3) / Monte Padrão - Phase V/VI
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 34 mm; Maximum thickness: 12 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 4 mm; Weight: 17,5 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. 91A, 3517]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 104
