Metalwork for Monday: 10th-century bronze handbell bell from Co. Armagh, now in @nmireland.bsky.social: OROIT AR CHU(M)MASCACH M(AC) AILELLO [a prayer for Cummascach son of Ailell], likely the steward of Armagh who died in 909; cracks & rivet holes show use & repair - history written in imperfection
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