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Polished axe

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

Grey (P73) amphibolite.

Description

Fragment of a fully polished axe with sub-quadrangular outline and plano-convex, asymmetrical cutting edge. Quadrangular section. Cutting edge partially fragmented and poorly sharpened. The butt is missing.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Castro de Alvarelhos – Phase I

Dimensions

Maximum length: 62 mm; Maximum width: 30 mm; Maximum thickness: 29 mm; Weight: 91,1 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. 93 A (H21.02), 2291].

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 48; 2010, est. CCXXXVI, n.º10.