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Description: | Complete cast copper-alloy small crotal bell of Post-Medieval or Modern date (1600-1800 AD). The bell is spherical and comprises two hemispherical domes with a raised circumferential join. The top hemisphere is smaller than the lower one and not a full hemisphere and has 2 circular sound holes and a relatively large, lopsided square suspension loop projecting from the top. The curve of the bell continues under the loop aperture suggesting it was made using a detachable 'sprue-piece', this method was introduced in the 17th century. The lower hemisphere has a long sound slit with circular holes at each end. Both hemispheres are undecorated. The lopsided loop and incomplete top hemisphere may relate to poor moulding or casting. The pea is still present within the bell. The bell is 26.5mm in diameter around the centre and 33.7mm long including the loop, the loop is 14.9mm wide and 4.1mm thick. The bell weighs 16.1 grams. Contemporary illustrations often show bells worn as sets on the harnesses of larger animals such as oxon and donkeys and this small bell would be appropriate for such a use.
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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