Biconical shape, slightly asymmetrical. Perforation off-centre. Shallow upper cavity with a gentle slope. Rounded lateral faces.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Highly refined paste, compact and hard, of beige hue (N71). Abundant non-plastic inclusions of white mica (muscovite) and occasional iron-rich grains. Surface smoothed and lightly polished. Minor lateral damage.
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, D2 (29) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 26 mm; Maximum thickness: 11 mm; Perforation diameter: 6 mm; Weight: 7,2 gr.
Deposit
MMAP [PAD II,1103].
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 62.
