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Description: | A very large copper-alloy crotal bell dating circa 1750-1850. The bell is circular and has a diameter of 72mm. The upper hemisphere is undecorated and has two circular sound holes. A rectangular suspension loop is located at the top. A moulded rib decorates the waist. The lower hemisphere has two holes joined by a channel. It is decorated with petals formed by double lines. The centre is divided into two halfs; one contains ringed dot motifs, while the other bears the letters W[?]. A large perforation is located in the side of the lower hemisphere. The bell contains an iron pea.
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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