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Description: | A corroded and bent lead ampulla, or holy water flask, of probable mid 14th to early 16th century date (Spencer, 1990, p. 58).
The object is roughly 'bag-shaped', the inverted trapezoidal upper section tapering into the semi-circular bottom section. One side of the bottom section bears a cast device comprising a spade shield with a central vertical line dividing an upward-pointing triangle. The nature of this device is uncertain, although it is suggested that it may be a privy mark (G. Egan, pers. comm.). Occupying the angled bottom edge is a cast pattern of grooves and ridges, which is a continuation of the scallop-derivative shell motif occupying the other side. The upper section has been (possibly deliberately) squashed and is undecorated. There is no sign of any handles.
The ampulla measures 52.4mm high, 36.8mm wide and 8.9mm thick. The weight is 74.17g. | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Watters, Julian - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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