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Bell

This Roman bell is 4cm in diameter and is made of bronze. It has a handle at the top, and an attachment for the clapper (which is now missing) on the inside. The bottom half of the bell is decorated with incised lines. It was probably for use on a harness, or for another ornamental purpose. Part of the original Bowes Collection.

Place: France

Object Type: bell

Period: Roman

Broad Date: Roman

Material: Bronze

Museum Accession Number: 1958.1487.9a/ARC.