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Description: | A copper-alloy sheet metal bell of Medieval date. The form of the loop suggests that this example was probably used as a harness pendant, although bells were also employed as clothing accessories. The suggested date range is 12th to 15th century.The bell has a pierced hanger at the top, tapering into an arm of sub-rectangular section. The bell chamber is sub-rectangular when viewed from above, and has been formed by folding inwards four pointed tabs.The artefact is bent and corroded. It measures 29.5mm long, 15.9mm wide and weighs 8g.
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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