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Description: | A complete but slightly damaged 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 large sound holes, positioned opposite each other. The upper hemisphere is damaged. The lower hemisphere houses the large sound slot. Engraved lines (representing sun rays) radiate out from the sound hole. No markers mark is evident. A crude, irregular shaped square loop extends up from the top of the upper hemisphere. The loop is pierced by a rounded hole.The metal survives in a fair condition. It is smooth and is a mid brownish-green colour. Crotal bells date to the 16th-18th century.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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