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Description: | A complete and fragmentary copper alloy Post-Medieval spherical (crotal) bell. The complete bell has a raised ridge around the centre and moulded 'sunburst' decoration on both faces. There are two circular sound holes on each side of the upper hemisphere and a square attachment loop extends from the apex. There are two further holes on each side of the lower hemisphere joined by a groove. Only part of the upper hemisphere and the square attachment loop of the fragmentary bell survive. The metal of both has a silvery sheen to it, suggesting a high lead content. The complete bell survives in good condition and a mis-shapen iron pea is still present in its interior. These bells would have been attached to the collars of livestock and were used for a long period. Complete bell: Diameter: 36.24mm, thickness: 44.89mm, weight: 56.14gFragmentary bell: Length: 29.22mm, width: 23.91mm, thickness: 18.27mm, weight: 11.84g | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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