Bronze casting nodule of plate-like form, slightly curved. Irregular contours with rounded edges. Casting residue with abundant adhered materials, including quartz grains. The piece is entirely covered by patina.
78
Solid Bronze Ingot for Casting
Origin
Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.
Material
Bronze. Optical microscopy observation – copper alloy containing 0.7% Sn, 0.5% Ag and 8% Pb. Monophasic microstructure with evidence of lead segregation.
Description
Classification and chronology
Type … / Castro de Alvarelhos - Phase V
Dimensions
Maximum length: 73 mm; Maximum width: 55 mm; Maximum thickness: 10 mm; Weight: 201 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [ALV. 97 B3, A1, op. 369]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2010, 970, est. CC, n.º 3.
