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Polished axe

Origin

Castro de Alvarelhos, Alvarelhos, Trofa.

Material

Brown (S51) amphibolite.

Description

Fully polished axe with elongated sub-trapezoidal outline. irregular and asymmetrical plano-convex cutting edge. Subcircular section. Pointed butt with traces of use. Sharp cutting edge, with traces of use.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Castro de Alvarelhos - Phase I

Dimensions

Maximum length: 115 mm; Maximum width: 49 mm; Maximum thickness: 38 mm; Weight: 341,1 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [ALV. 97 B1, A2 (E11.00), op. 72].

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 51; 2010, 1009, est. CCXXXVIII, n.º 14.