Trapezoidal loom weight of rectangular section, with a lateral perforation. The perforation is slightly asymmetrical. Flat faces, with rounded edges.
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Loom Weight
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Common ware ceramic. Compact fabric with homogeneous firing. Non-plastic inclusions consisting of mica, quartz, crushed ceramic and ferruginous elements. Surfaces regularised, unpolished, with a rough texture. Partially covered with a reddish-brown slip (N49).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type … / Monte Padrão - Phase VI/VII
Dimensions
Maximum length: 117 mm; Maximum width: 67 mm; Maximum thickness: 45 mm; Perforation diameter: 7 mm; Weight: 535 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD. II, X, 230]
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 106.
