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Description: | A damaged and slightly corroded copper-alloy Clapper bell of Roman date. Similar bells (albeit mostly unstratified) were found in excavations in Colchester (see N. Crummy; 1983; pp. 127). They are thought to have been for use on livestock.The bell is sub-conical in form, the slightly convex sides tapering towards the rounded top. A damaged loop is located at the apex and just below this is a sub-oval aperture. Evidence from the underside suggests that the clapper was probably attached by means of solder. The surface of the bell has been tinned or silvered. The bottom edge is damaged.The object measures 25.9mm high, 24mm wide at the base, and weighs 12.22g.
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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