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Description: | A fragment of a Post-Medieval copper alloy spherical (crotal) bell. Only part of one side remains. This has a raised ridge around the centre. The base of the lower hemisphere is decorated with two parallel grooves in a semi-circle (presumably a complete circle originally) within which the letters OWO are inscribed. Beyond the two grooves 'petals' comprising double curved lines radiate outwards. The metal has a silvery sheen to it, suggesting a high lead content. These bells would have been attached to the collars of livestock and were used for a long period.Length: 39.12mm, width: 35.14mm, thickness: 2.00mm, weight: 15.11g
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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