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Rubbing of inscription of second bell of Kelham Church

Rubbing
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rubbing of inscription on second bell of Kelham Church, reading 'CELORUM Xpe PLACEAT TIBI REX SONUS ISTE.'


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleRubbing of inscription of second bell of Kelham Church (generic title)
Materials and techniques
brass rubbing
Brief description
Rubbing of the inscription on the second bell of Kelham Church, Nottinghamshire, reading 'CELORUM Xpe PLACEAT TIBI REX SONUS ISTE.'
Physical description
Rubbing of inscription on second bell of Kelham Church, reading 'CELORUM Xpe PLACEAT TIBI REX SONUS ISTE.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 2 3/8in
  • Width: 54 3/4in
Dimensions taken from Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1935 London: HMSO, 1935.
Marks and inscriptions
CELORUM Xpe PLACEAT TIBI REX SONUS ISTE
Credit line
Given by Mr. H.B. Walters.
Object history
The bell from which this rubbing was made was made in a Nottingham foundry in the 16th century.
Subject depicted
Associations
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1935 London: HMSO, 1935
Collection
Accession number
E.1378-1935

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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