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Description: | A Post-Medieval copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell, circa AD1650-1850. The bell is complete but there is a significant break eminating from one of the sound holes on the lower hemisphere of the bell. The bell has been cast in one piece with an integral suspension loop. The loop is sub-square in plan view with tapering sides. The loop hole is sub circular. The bell has a central casting seam which is clearly visible but almost flush with the sides of the bell. The upper hemisphere has moulded scalloped decoration. There are two circular sound holes, approximately 6.0mm in diameter, on either side of the suspension loop. The lower hemisphere has two sound holes which are perpendicular to those on the upper half. The bottom two sound holes are joined together by a slot. The lower hemisphere has a complex cast decoration of scalloped areas and leaf-shaped designs. On either side of the slot at the bottom of the bell is a moulded design of a pair of antlers within a semi-circular field. Length: 44.38mm. Diameter: 37.42mm. Weight: 54.97g.
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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