Biconical spindle whorl with a rounded carination located in the upper third. Flat base. Inverted conical perforation centred on the axis, slightly asymmetrical. Shallow upper cavity of irregular outline, with a gentle and progressive recess extending from the upper rim to the edge of the perforation.
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Spindle Whorl
Origin
Monte Padrão, Monte Córdova, Santo Tirso.
Material
Ceramic. Very compact paste with homogeneous firing. Small non-plastic inclusions evenly distributed, composed of mica and quartz. Surface smoothed and fully polished, of dark grey colour (P51).
Description
Classification and chronology
Type Armando Coelho D2 (29) / Monte Padrão – Phase V/VI.
Dimensions
Maximum diameter: 31 mm; Maximum thickness: 15 mm; Perforation diameter: 4 mm; Weight: 15,2 gr.
Deposit
MMAP 68.
Bibli.
MOREIRA 2007, 63.
