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Description: | An incomplete 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. This example dates to between c. 1350-1530.
Only part of the ampulla survives; the neck, rim and lugs are all missing.
This ampulla has a Type II scallop-shell design. Type II scallop-shell designs resemble the common cockle, with fine grooves and smooth edges. The front of the flask has this type of design. The reverse of the flask is undecorated but a deep circular impression has been pressed into the centre of the flask on the reverse, causing the back plate to be pressed in.
The lead is a mid whitish-grey, it is corroded and looks as if it has been damaged in the plough soil. The ampulla weighs 21.6g.
Similar examples can be seen in Spencer, 1990 (part 2), p. 85, figs. 165-170, no: 170. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Taylor, Jeff | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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