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Hand-forged iron ringing bell based on historical models from the Middle Ages. With a leather strap. 13 x 4.5 cm.Productdetails...
Forged medieval ringing bell made of iron.
The hand-forged ringing bell is made of iron according to medieval models and has a beautiful, bright sound.The model for this forged iron bell was a Viking Age find from Oslo, which dates back to the 10th century.
To ring, simply lift the medieval bell by its handle, which has been forged into an eyelet, and shake it slightly, producing a pleasant yet loud sound.
The forged bell is ideally suited to accompany ritual acts or to gather the family for a meal.
This iron ringing bell can also be used very well as a rustic doorbell.
The medieval bell has the dimensions: 13 x 4.5 cm. A solid leather strap for fastening is included.
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The bell was common in various countries and cultures in the Middle Ages. Various finds of forged bells of the Viking Age from the Baltic and Scandinavia indicate a lively use of bells during the Middle Ages.
In the tradition of the Slavs, the bell was a ritual object. Its sound was supposed to dispel the forces of the Otherworld and ward off evil forces, or it was used for ritual acts. A bell could also be used to drive away predators or to send signals.
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