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Description: | A complete medieval lead bell, dating to the period c.AD 1250-1450. The bell was once spherical, but has now been squashed out of shape. A suspension loop, square in cross-section, is situated at the apex. Decoration comprises a feather pattern in the form of raised chevrons extending from the suspension loop in a cruciform shape. An annulet with central pellet is situated in each space between the feathered arms. The pea is still present, although no longer inside the bell. A light grey patina is on the surface.The bell measures 19.68mm in length, 16.30mm in width, 10.75mm in thickness and weighs 3.82g.Cf. YORYM-C65F16 and Egan & Pritchard (1991), p.339, nos. 1669 and 1670.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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