Object type
bell
Culture/period
Contemporary
Materials
bronze
Technique
casting, moulding
Mint
Production date
1813
Museum
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Current location
Archaeological site
Deltebre I
Township
Deltebre (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Tarragona, Baix Ebre)
Dimensions
320 x 290 mm
Description
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The ship's bell was an important item in everyday life. Its main use was to regulate life on board by setting the time to mark the quarters of the guard, to sound the alarm, to warn of the presence of the ship in dense fog and to celebrate an event.
© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Omeka ID
3046