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Description: | An incomplete Medieval copper alloy flask, dating AD 1100-1400. The object has a globular body, tapering towards the neck. The rim is straight and there are traces of two integrally cast loops on opposite sides. It has a mid green patina. There is a large hole in the body of the vessel, that exposes the inside. There appears to be a small hooked projection at the base on the inside. This may be left after the casting process or it could have had something attached on the inside.An almost identical vessel is recorded on the PAS database (ESS-37ED12). Similar vessels have often been found with the name of their contents engraved on the outside. Traditional interpretations of these vessels are as flasks for holy oil. It is possible that it is from a travelling chrismatory, or set of three holy oils used in the Medieval church: oleum infirmorum for the sick; oleum catechumenorum for baptism; and chrisma or balm, used for confirmation, ordination and certain consecrations. Dimensions: height: 52.40 mm; width: 33.31 mm; thickness: 2.21 mm; weight: 49.09g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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