Baltic Viking 'Crotal' Decorative Bell 011729

Baltic Viking 'Crotal' Decorative Bell 011729
Baltic Viking 'Crotal' Decorative Bell
Copper-alloy, 3.30 grams, 17.80 mm. Circa 10th-14th century AD. A small decorative crotal bell comprising a hollow bulb and trapezoidal plate with attachment hole. Small tinkling bells were worn as part of female costume in the Baltic region. Reference: cf. necklace from a woman's grave at Dobele in Griciuviene, E. Ziemgaliai - The Semigallians, Latvian National Museum, 2005, page 183. Uncleaned, 'as found' condition. Provenance: from an old collection.
£10.00  

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