Bell

Triangular bell of thin copper plate. The outer casing is partly severely fragmented. Only one of the rod shaped iron clappers has been preserved. The ribbon-shaped hanging loop at the top is also damaged. Contemporary visual materials show that similar bells were used at funeral processions and ceremonies. They would have been worn in pairs by one of the participants. Bog find, Mästermyr, Silte Parish, Gotland.

Image rights: Jens Mohr, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 107211_HST

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