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Description: | A copper-alloy bell of Medieval date. The form of this piece suggests it may have been a horse harness pendant (cf. Griffiths 1986: 4, no. 20). It probably dates from the 13th or 14th century.The bell chamber is made of a piece of sheet metal which has had its corners folded inwards, creating a void in which is enclosed a 'pea'. The hanger is integrally cast, of rectangular section and extends vertically upwards from the chamber. The upper side is rounded and there is a sub-circular aperture, the upper edge of which shows signs of wear. The surfaces of the bell are heavily corroded but retain traces of gilding. It measures 27.3mm high, 10.9mm wide and weighs 3.9g.
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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