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Description: | A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical animal 'crotal' bell (1600-1800).The sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 13.0mm high, 15.1mm wide, 3.7mm thick and has a sub-square perforation.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 and lower hemisphere is plain. The outer surface is matt green and corroded in places with patches of a mid-green patina.Height: 39.6mm; diameter: 30.3mm. Weight: 29.34g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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