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Description: | A complete cast copper alloy crotal bell of post-medieval date. Both hemispheres of the integrally cast bell remain in tact separated by a median band which was intended to imitate the earlier two-piece crotal bells. A rectangular suspension loop with central perforation projects from the top of the bell and there are two sounding holes centrally placed in the top half of the bell under the central perforation of the suspension loop.. The lower hemisphere bears an elongated ovate sound slot with a circular hole at each end and the loose pea remains in-situ and functional. The metal has a mid brownish-green patina and is worn, with a small crack leading from the corner of one of the holes at the end of the elongated sound slot. The bell is 35.8mm long, 28mm in diameter, and weighs 30g.
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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