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Rotary Quern [Upper Stone]

Origin

Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.

Material

Grey granite (L30) (M75)

Description

Upper stone of a rotary quern. Circular outline of irregular shape with central perforation of conical profile and rounded lateral faces. Asymmetrical section with signs of wear. Concave lower face and convex upper surface. Lower face highly polished, with clear traces of use. The lateral face has a perforation for fixing the handle used for rotation.

Classification and chronology

Type … / Monte Padrão – Phase VI

Dimensions

Maximum diameter: 235 mm; Maximum height: 170 mm; Central perforation diameter: 60 mm; Height of lateral faces: 65/186 mm.

Deposit

MMAP, 881

Bibli.

Unpublished.