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Description: | A cast copper alloy flask which may have been used as a flask for holy oil, of probable medieval date. The finder did not record measurements, but it is likely that they're similar to one of the other holy oil flasks found in England (c. 56.9mm high and weighs 69.3g). It has a circular profile and a convex base with a maximum diameter of c. 40mm which narrows to c. 20mm at the top. On opposite sides, just below the circular opening, there are two flat sub-rectangular handle/suspensions lungs. Both have a small round perforation in the upper centre, presumably either for suspension or to tie the stopper in place. A number of similar vessels are known, for example HAMP-BE9456 (from Damerham, Hants), SF4470 (from Holbroock, Suffolk), SF8334 (from Stambourne, Essex) and SF10638 (from Blo Norton, Norfolk).The FLO did not see the object; it was reported via email and the image kindly supplied by the finder.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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