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Spindle Whorl

Origin

Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.

Material

Ceramic. Very compact, well‑refined paste with homogeneous firing. Small non‑plastic inclusions evenly distributed, composed mainly of mica, quartz and, to a lesser extent, feldspar. Smoothed and polished surface, except for the lower face which has a rough texture. Very dark hue (S51).

Description

Biconical spindle whorl with a rounded carination and plano‑convex base. Conical perforation centred in relation to the axis.

Shallow, slightly deformed upper cavity with a regular recess extending from the upper edge to the rim of the perforation.

Lateral face damaged at the level of the carination.

Classification and chronology

Type SILVA 1986, H29 (69) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.

Dimensions

Maximum diameter: 27 mm; Maximum thickness: 14 mm; Maximum perforation diameter: 4 mm; Weight: 11,5 gr.

Deposit

MMAP [PAD II X,215].

Bibli.

MOREIRA 2007, 65.