Roman 'Openwork' Bell 019129

Roman 'Openwork' Bell 019129
Roman 'Openwork' Bell
Copper-alloy, 10.61 grams, 30.02 mm. 1st-4th century AD. A cast miniature bell with a thick lozingiform suspension loop above. The body of the bell is pierced by four triangular voids. Ferrous encrustation within the top of the bell indicates where the clapper was attached. Reference: Muraski, P. Benet's Artefacts of England and the United Kingdom, Ely, 2003 p.226-7. Extremely fine condition. Provenance: found Wiltshire, England.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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