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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical "crotal" bell (1600-1800).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 sub-circular sound hole. These are about 6.3mm in diameter.The suspension loop, one side of the base, adjacent to the sound slit and the sound 'pea' are missing. The upper hemisphere is plain and the lower hemisphere is decorated with a 'sun-burst' design. It also has a maker's mark adjacent to the sound slit. However, these features are barely visible.The patina is lost and the outer surface is a dull matt reddish brown colour. On the inside there are off-white deposits of corrosion products.Height: 30.1mm; diameter: 32.7mm. Weight: 24.07g.
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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