A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell (1600-1800 AD).
\nThe sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 6.82mm high, 13.58mm wide and 4.13.mm thick and has a sub-circular perforation. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a horizontal circumferential rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a sub-circular sound hole. One of the holes is much larger than the other. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. Both hemispheres are decorated with a sun-burst design, six rays in each hemisphere. The spheroid iron sound-pea is intact and free moving.
\nThe outer face and the loop are worn and have a matt dark brown patina. There are patches of corrosion.
\nHeight: 41.72mm; diameter: 35.57mm. Weight: 47.46g.
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A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy spherical 'crotal' bell (1600-1800 AD).
\nThe sub-rectangular suspension loop at the top is 6.82mm high, 13.58mm wide and 4.13.mm thick and has a sub-circular perforation. The upper and lower hemispheres are divided by a horizontal circumferential rib. At either side of the suspension loop, about half way down the side of the upper hemisphere, is a sub-circular sound hole. One of the holes is much larger than the other. Two sound holes in the lower hemisphere are integral with a sound 'slit'. Both hemispheres are decorated with a sun-burst design, six rays in each hemisphere. The spheroid iron sound-pea is intact and free moving.
\nThe outer face and the loop are worn and have a matt dark brown patina. There are patches of corrosion.
\nHeight: 41.72mm; diameter: 35.57mm. Weight: 47.46g.
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