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Description: | A complete Post Medieval cast copper alloy crotal bell, dating to between AD 1600 and AD 1800. The upper hemisphere has two sound holes, one with a chamfered rim. The upper hemisphere is soldered to the lower hemisphere, which has two sound holes conjoined by a sound slot. The sub-rectangular suspension loop is soldered to the upper hemisphere. The pea is roughly spherical, it appears to be made of lead alloy, and is loose inside the bell. The surface of the bell is corroded and worn, dis-colouration suggests a banded decoration on the lower half.Diameter: 28.0mm. Overall Height: 36.05mm. Loop width: 14.28mm. Loop thickness: 3.58mm. Weight: 26.8g
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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