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Description: | A corroded and damaged lead ampulla, or holy water flask, of suggested mid 14th to early 16th century date (see B. Spencer; 1990; pp. 58). The object is bag-shaped, with a round bottom section tapering into a narrower upper section. The transition between the two aforementioned sections is marked on eachide by a loop handle, one of which is damaged. The rounded bottom section has flat central surfaces and angled outer edges. The flat surface on one side bears a relief design which is of indeterminate nature. The angled outer edge on this side contains a border of alternately arranged upright and inverted triangles, each with basketry infill. The flat surface on the other side of the ampulla also appears to be decorated, in this instance with a circular pattern; the angled edges, however, are plain. The upper section of the ampulla appears to have been deliberately squeezed inwards, presumably to seal in the contents.The object measures 49.4mm long, 34.2mm wide and 12mm thick. The weight is 79.79g.
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