Accession No

1923.1581


Description

Copper alloy pendant, possibly a horse bell. Round in shape with an openwork body and a trapezoidal suspension loop. No discernible clapper or pea.


Place

Europe; British Isles; England


Period

?Anglo Saxon ?Medieval ?Post Medieval


Source

Ryan (Lady) [donor]; Redfern, William Beales [collector]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.1581


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; ?Bronze; Copper Alloy


Local Term


Measurements

46mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Pendant of bronze pierced. A ?horse bell

Event Date
Author: maa


Context (Related Documents)
Two catalogue cards for this object, one describing it as from Europe the other from ?England.
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Pendant of bronze - pierced.'
Event Date 1923
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Context (Analysis)
Catalogue card: 'These objects are generally assigned to the XI century'
Event Date 1923
Author: maa


Context (Analysis)
No clapper so probably not a bell. Looks more like a kind of metal pomander.
Event Date 08/2000
Author: Aedan Jones


Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy pendant, possibly a horse bell. Round in shape with an openwork body and a trapezoidal suspension loop. No discernible clapper or pea.
Event Date 6/2/2024
Author: Aedan Jones


FM:45341

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