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Description: | An incomplete Medieval (1150-1500) lead pilgrim's ampulla, broken at the waist and consisting of the rounded bottom half only. It measures 28.11x27.25x6.21mm and weighs 16.92g. The damaged end is squashed closed.The ampulla depicts a four-petalled flower with raised mid-rib and veins and central pellet on one face, and a crown on the other with a raised cross-hatched lining. The rounded end is 28.11mm wide.Cf. similar, though not identical, examples from Salisbury (Spencer 1990, Salisbury Museum Medieval Catalogue Part 2, figs.182-184 (catalogue nos.140-142)). Ampulla are known from the late 12th century and were replaced by the popularity of pilgrim badges in the early 14th century, but are thought to have continued in use to the end of the 15th century.
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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