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Description: | An incomplete cast lead pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date. The ampulla has a wide neck with the worn remains of a suspension loop visible to one side. The neck tapers inward slightly before flaring out to form the wide, rectangular body. The front face of the ampulla is stamped with the letter "O" or perhaps a crescent which is now very worn. The reverse is undecorated.The metal is a light brownish-white colour and is worn. The ampulla is 44.2mm long, 37.7mm wide, 11.2mm thick and weighs 56.5g.Ampullae such as this were an important pilgrim souvenir known to have been in use from the late 12th century and were designed to contain a dose of thaumaturgic water, which would have been given to pilgrims at holy shrines and wells. The popularity of ampulla dwindled in the early 14th century, giving way to pilgrim badges, however it is believed that they 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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