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Description: | An incomplete and worn post-Medieval to Modern cast copper-alloy spherical animal "crotal" bell (1600-1800).Part of the lower hemisphere is missing due to a break. The sound-'pea' is also missing.The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 12.1mm high, 13.9mm wide and 3.7.mm thick and has and sub-oval perforation. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a prominent horizontal circumferential joining rib. About half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, at either side, there is a circular sound hole. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere were integral with a sound "slit" prior to being damaged. The upper hemisphere is plain and the lower hemisphere has a 'sunburst' design which is barely visible due to wear.The outer surface of the bell is reddish brown and has a fleck of dark green patina.Height: 39.2mm; diameter: 31.4mm. Weight: 22.72g.
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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