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Description: | A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell (c. 1600-c. 1800). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top measures 12.1 x 14.2 x 3.2mm and has an inverted 'U'-shaped perforation for suspension. The body has an upper and lower hemisphere divided equally 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. Two larger sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound "slit". Damage has occurred adjacent to one of the holes. Here, part of the body is missing and an adjacent part has been pushed inwards. Both hemispheres are plain. A spherical iron sound 'pea' is intact within the bell.The outer surface of the body and the suspension loop have a shiny mid to dark green patina which has been lost in places due to abrasion and corrosion. The sound 'pea' is also corroded. The break may be recent and has probably been caused by agricultural activity while in the ground.Height: 36.4mm; diameter: 27.8mm. Weight: 26.16g.
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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