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Polished axe

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

Dark grey (S73) amphibolite.

Description

Fully polished axe with elongated sub-elliptical outline. Plano-convex, irregular and asymmetrical cutting edge. Rounded butt, with traces of use. Subcircular section. Sharp cutting edge, with traces of use.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Castro de Alvarelhos – Phase I

Dimensions

Maximum length: 154 mm; Maximum width: 46 mm; Maximum thickness: 47 mm; Weight: 488,1 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. 95 B, A1 (C17.00), n.º 1761].

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 47; 2010, 1009, est. CCXXXVIII, n.º 15.