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Description: | Copper alloy Crotal Bell fragment. A silvery tint suggests the prominent presence of tin in the alloy, probably added for its acoustic properties. Cast upper hemisphere of a plain crotal bell with integrally cast round suspension loop. From what remains, it is uncertain whether it had paired blowholes in the upper hemisphere which is an additional feature distinguishing the object from most crotal bells. The loop is heavily worn, which perhaps caused its breakage. Ferrous corrosion staining within suggests the loss of an unattached pea-shaped clapper of iron. Suggested date: Late Medieval to Early Post-Medieval, 1450-1550.Height: 29.2mm, Diameter: 26mm, Thickness (wall): 1.7mm, Weight: 12.03gms.
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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