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Description: | An incomplete Post-Medieval bell; cast copper alloy spherical bell. A cast copper alloy crotal bell dating from the Medieval to the Post-Medieval period, (1100-1800). The object is spherical and consists of two halves joined by a raised median band. The upper half contains a perforated circular sound hole to the back underneath the loop. At the top of the object is the perforated rectangular attachment loop. Two sound holes in the lower half are joined by a linear perforation, although the pea is missing. The object is decorated by linear grooved decoration which joins at one end forming a series of long ovals. The object is in good condition and has a dark grey patina. Length 48.4mm, diameter 39.1mm, weight 59.9g. A more complete example which can be found on the database is LVPL-D9CB60.
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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