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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 the 'pea' would have been enclosed. The hanger is integrally cast, of sub circular section and extends vertically upwards from the chamber. The upper end tapers to a point which has been bent round to form a suspension loop. The base of the bell is damaged resulting in the loss of the striker. The bell measures 30.01mm high, 13.64mm wide and weighs 5.46g. Compare to BH-95B355.
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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