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Description: | Fragment of cast copper alloy possibly from a crotal or rumbler bell of probable post-medieval or early modern date (1500-1800). The fragment is lentoid in plan and U shaped in cross section. All the edges on the fragment have been broken or abraded and it has been crushed to form its present shape. Evidence for this can be seen in the lateral stress fractures present. The outer surface of the fragment has an incised design, which is partially preserved. The design is contained within a star or sun burst pattern and consists of two small circles conjoined by an arch. This design is very similar to other designs on the mouths of crotal bells. The fragment is a mid green colour with an abraded patina. All the edges are relatively fresh suggesting that the damage has occurred recently in the plough soil. Similar crotal or rumbler bells have been dated to the late post medieval period, usually the late seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.The fragment measures 33.5mm high, 16.9mm wide, 1.8mm thick and weighs 8.28 grams.
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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