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Description: | An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600-1800).The suspension loop is missing.The upper and lower hemispheres are divided equally by a horizontal circumferential joining rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a small circular sound hole. In the lower hemisphere there are two larger sound holes integral with a sound slit. The iron sound 'pea' moves freely within the bell. The upper hemisphere has a 'sunburst' design and the lower hemisphere has a 'fish-scale' design. At the sides of the slit there is a maker's mark which may be in the form of opposing horseshoes or 'Vs'.The outer surface has a silvery green patina and has been tinned. The break at the top appears to be recent.Height: 30.5mm; diameter: 29.7mm. Weight: 36.65g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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