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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell of post-medieval date. The bell is divided into two hemispheres by a prominent ridge which runs around the centre. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and houses two large circular sound holes. A squared loop extends upwards from the top of the upper hemisphere. The lower hemisphere houses the large sound slot and is undecorated. Within the bell the clapper survives. The metal is a dark brownish-green colour and is worn. The bell is 34.8mm long with a diameter of 28.3mm and weighs 22.1g.Crotal bells date to the 17th - 18th century.
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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