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Description: | Medieval lead pilgrim's ampulla of 15th or 16th century dateThe ampulla is fragmentary, represented by the lower part of the body only (with a surviving length of 26.8mm, a width of 29.0mm, a depth of 10.6mm and a weight of 22.0g). The obverse face is domed and was decorated with a geometric floral motif, probably displaying eight petals. The reverse face is flat and damage to the ampulla makes it difficult to interpret the design. There is the suggestion of two joined chevrons near the base, possibly indicating a letter 'W'. No other decoration is evident on the fragment.Spencer (1990, p 31-2)[1] has suggested that ampullae with a crowned letter W, may reference the sanctuary of 'Our Lady of Walsingham' and the tentative suggestion of a letter 'W' on this ampulla may be related, although other more general meanings related to The Virgin are also possible. [1] Spencer, B. 1990; Salisbury & South Wiltshire Medieval Catalogue, Part 2, Pilgrim Souvenirs & Secular Badges; Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum
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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