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Description: | An incomplete lead ampulla of Medieval date.The lower part of the vessel survives. It is sub-circular in plan, the only deviation from a circle being at the top, where a small portion of the parallel-sided neck extends upwards. One side bears a relief-moulded crown surrounded by a raised border. The angled outer edge of the ampulla is decorated with a moulded pattern of parallel ridges and interspersing grooves. The design on the other side is in the form of a scallop shell (the symbol of pilgrimage). The effect of the shell is achieved through the use of numerous parallel grooves and ridges which are narrow at the top and gradually widen towards the outer edges. The artefact measures 31.4mm long, 27.6mm wide and 7mm thick. The weight is 26.65g.Ampullae, or holy water flasks, were common pilgrim souvenirs in the Medieval period. Although in use from the last quarter of the 12th century, these smaller, robust examples with generic designs probably date from the later Medieval period (Spencer 1990: 58).
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