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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell (dating from c. 1500 - 1700). The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top has an arched 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 sub-circular sound hole, 6-7mm in diameter. The lower hemisphere is damaged and half is missing. The lower hemisphere is decorated with a 'sunburst' design. Within the bell is an area of iron corrosion; probably the remains of the iron sound 'pea'. The upper hemisphere is not decorated. The bell has a patchy dark green patina, missing in many places. The lustrous shine may indicate the remains of a tin coating.
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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