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Description: | An incomplete cast copper alloy crotal bell. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the centre of the bell. The upper hemisphere is undecorated with two small sound holes. A square loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere, it is now broken. The loop is pierced. The lower hemisphere houses the large sound slot ?? now damaged and distorted out of shape. The remains of the iron pea survive inside the bell. The lower hemisphere is undecorated. The metal survives in a good condition. It is smooth and is a mid greyish-green colour. Crotal bells date to the 17th - 18th century. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | WALKER, Liz - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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