© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Omeka ID 3046
Deltebre I
Contemporary

bell

MAC CASC 19976

Object type
bell
Production date
1813
Fabric
-
Museum
Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - CASC
Culture
Contemporary
Discovery location
Deltebre I
Materials
bronze
Township
Deltebre (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Tarragona, Baix Ebre)
Technique
casting, moulding
Where is it?
-
Dimensions
320 x 290 mm
Description
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.