9 Polished axe

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

White (R31) and grey (P31) quartzite

Description

Small polished axe. Triangular outline, with a convex and slightly asymmetrical cutting edge. Plano-convex, irregular section. Pointed butt. Fully polished. Cutting edge with traces of use.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Castro de Alvarelho - Phase I

Dimensions

Maximum length: 49 mm; Maximum width: 37 mm; Maximum thickness: 10 mm; Weight: 27 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. 94 A, op. 143].

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 49; 2010, 1005, est. CCXXXV, n.º 7.

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