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Description: | An incomplete, medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla. Most of the neck is missing. The chamber is circular in plan and D-shaped in cross-section, having a flat back and curved face. Both sides are worn with one side showing sign of decoration the other appears to be undecorated. Ampulla 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 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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