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Description: | An incomplete lead pilgrim's ampulla of medieval date. The body of the ampulla is sub-circular with a worn break from which the neck and mouth would have once extended. A possible crown decorated with a foliate motif decorates one face of the ampulla while the other bears a crowned heart filled with cross-hatching.The metal is a light whitish-grey colour and is worn. The ampulla is 36mm long, 30.7mm wide, 6.3mm thick and weighs 26.2g.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.No direct parallels for this object could be found though SF-A89C8D is similar though bearing the letter B centrally in the heart-shape.
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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