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Description: | A very fine example of 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 circa 1350-1530.
All of the ampulla survives; only part of the rim has been slightly damaged and therefore some of the rim is 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 has been decorated with a raised crescent shape. The suspension loops both survive, they are pointed types. 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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