Antiquities

Bell

Number of tool A11429:1830

  • Description of use A pear-shaped bell with a cross-shaped slit and notched leaves. A small pebble was placed inside the bell to create sound when it was shaken. Bells like this were used as pendants for various women's breast ornaments or attached to clothing.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotnes Hillfort
Material Bronze
Date 10th – 13th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia