Biconical spindle whorl with rounded carination at the lower third and a convex base. Conical perforation centred on the axis. Pronounced upper cavity with a regular recess extending from the upper edge to the perforation rim.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Compact paste with non‑plastic inclusions composed mainly of medium‑grained quartz and occasional mica and feldspar particles. Smoothed and moderately polished surface of light colour (N45).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type SILVA 1986, D2 (29) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 24 mm; Maximum thickness: 11 mm; Perforation diameter: 4 mm; Weight: 6,7 gr.
Deposit
MMAP, 67
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 63
