Fully polished axe/plaque. Elongated trapezoidal outline, with an off-centre, asymmetrical, convex cutting edge. Pointed butt with rounded edges. Hafting perforation with a biconical profile, slightly off-centre and asymmetrical. Biconvex section. No traces of use are visible. A possible votive function may be suggested.
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Plaque / Perforated axe
Origin
Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Fine-grained granite containing abundant yellowish (M71) and grey (R73) tourmaline.
Description
Classification and chronology
Axe / Plaque / Chalcolithic.
Dimensions
Maximum length: 171 mm; Maximum width (blade): 43 mm; Maximum diameter of perforation: 5 mm; Maximum thickness: 13 mm; Weight: 155,25 gr.
Deposit
MMAP, n.º 934
Bibli.
PINTO 1930, 306; SANTARÉM 1952, 106-109, fig. 1; MOREIRA 2007, 46, n.º 6; 2013, 41-42; 2014, 166-167.
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