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Description: | An incomplete cast lead pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date. The body of the ampulla is sub-circular with an elongated rectangular neck. A raised six-petalled flower decorates one face of the ampulla while the other bears an indistinct cordate design. The metal is a light whitish-grey colour and is worn. The ampulla is 37.6mm long, 29.1mm wide, 5.4mm thick and weighs 20.3g.Ampullae 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 water would be taken as a cure to illness or disability or worn as a talisman. 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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