British Museum — Department of Egypt and Sudan · other
bell
Description
Cast bell, of a likely amuletic function, in copper alloy; conical with circular ring for suspension on top; protrusions either side on body of bell, slightly misshapen (possibly small animal faces according to parallels); pendulum missing; heavily encrusted.
Connections
Found at
Naukratis
Cross-references (2)
- BM-Object Y_EA27601 tier-2
- BM-Registration 1885,1101.101 tier-2
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