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Description: | A cast lead ampulla. Ampullae were an important kind of pilgrim souvenir in the medieval period. They were designed to contain a dose of thaumaturgic water, which would have been given to the pilgrims at the shrines and holy wells (Spencer, 1990 (part 2), p. 86). This example dates to between c. 1350-1530.
Almost all of the ampulla survives; only part of the rim has been slightly damaged and therefore some of the rim is missing. Both side lugs have also been removed.
The front of the flask features a four-petaled flower, with cross-hatching in between the petals.
The reverse of the flask has been decorated with a shield. The shield has also been cross-hatched.
The ampulla weighs 25.03g.
Similar examples can be seen in Spencer, 1990 (part 2), p. 86, figs. 171-3. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Andrews-Wilson, Liz - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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