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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy spherical crotal bell, dating to the Post Medieval period, between AD 1600 ?? 1800 (length: 39mm; diameter: 30.5mm; weight: 26.1g). At the top of the crotal bell, there is a square-shaped suspension loop (length/ height: 12mm; width: 14mm; thickness: 2.5mm) with an inner sub-rectangular hole through the centre (length/ height: 7.5mm; width: 7mm). There is an outer circumferencial ridge around the centre of the bell, which divided the bell into two undecorated areas. In the top half of the bell above this ridge, there are two complete and opposing circular sound holes (diameter: 8.5mm), with one in front and one behind the suspension loop. Below the ridge on the bottom half of the bell, there is a sub-rectangular sound slot, which terminates in two circular holes (length: 27.5mm; diameter of circular holes: 7mm). There is a probable iron ball/pea within the bell, which still makes a ringing sound. Overall, the crotal bell is in a slightly worn but fair condition with a dark green patina. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Johnson, Caroline - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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