|
Date: |
|
Description: | An incomplete cast copper-alloy spherical "crotal" bell of post-Medieval date (1600-1800). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 9.7mm in length. It is 12.6mm wide, 3.6mm thick and has a sub-rectangular perforation for suspension. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a circular sound hole, 6.5mm in diameter. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound "slit". Both hemispheres are decorated with a 'sun-burst' design. However, this is barely visible due to corrosion. At the base, on one side of the sound-slit, there is a semi-circular area that probably contained a maker's mark. The sound 'pea' is missing. The outer surface of the bell is a drab brownish green colour and the patina is lost. Length: 39.9mm; diameter: 31.7mm. Weight: 25.69g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
|
More Like this...
-
BELL
An incomplete cast copper-alloy spherical…
-
BELL
A cast copper alloy spherical…
-
BELL
A complete but fractured post-Medieval…
-
BELL
A cast copper-alloy spherical "crotal"…
-
BELL
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy…
-
BELL
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy…
-
BELL
An incomplete and worn post-Medieval…
-
BELL
A cast copper-alloy spherical "crotal"…
-
BELL
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy…
-
BELL
A complete, damaged and misshapen…
|