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Rotary Quern (Upper Stone)

Origin

Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.

Material

Beige (M71) granite.

Description

Upper stone of a rotary quern. Circular outline of irregular contour, with a central perforation of conical profile and straight sides. Asymmetrical section, showing pronounced wear. Concave lower face and convex upper surface. Highly polished lower face, with clear traces of use.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Monte Padrão - Phase VI/VII

Dimensions

Diameter: 308 mm; Maximum height: 152 mm.

Deposit

MMAP [PAD. s/n.º]

Bibli.

Unpublished.