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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal bell. The object consists of three fragments: two body fragments and the iron pea. Approximatly 80% of the object remains. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a ridge which runs around the centre of the bell. The upper hemisphere is decorated with moulded petal design. One of the two sound holes is incomplete due to a break; the break is worn. The rectangular suspension loop extends from the top of the upper hemisphere. The loop has a circular piercing. The lower hemisphere has broken into two fragments, along the large sound slot which is now damaged. The lower hemisphere has also been decorated with the a petal design. The breaks and metal surface are worn and have a mid greyish-green patina. Crotal bells date to the 17th - 18th century. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Clifford, Trista - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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