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crotales

Lost-wax cast representational gold-weight, in brass, in the shape of a solid shield. The front is decorated with curved, straight, zigzag, saltire and circular line-patterns and two crotal bells. The back is decorated with straight and saltire line-patterns and has a handle.

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    British Museum
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