Parallelepiped loom weight of rectangular section with a lateral perforation. Flat and slightly asymmetrical faces, with rounded edges. The lateral perforation has a straight profile and is aligned with the axis.
14
Loom Weight
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso
Material
Common ware ceramic. Compact, hard fabric with homogeneous firing. Very abundant non-plastic inclusions, consisting of quartz, mica and, predominantly, crushed ceramic. Beige fabric (M20). Polished surfaces.
Description
Classification and chronology
Type ... / Monte Padrão / Phase VI/VII
Dimensions
Maximum length: 129 mm; Maximum width: 65 mm; Maximum thickness: 34 mm; Perforation diameter: 6 mm; Weight: 375 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. 84 X, 666]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 106.
