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LEIC-6EF922: 6EF922 Medieval lead pilgrims ampulla

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AMPULLA

Unique ID: LEIC-6EF922

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Medieval lead alloy pilgrims ampulla, 50mm long, 35mm wide and 11mm thick. The ampulla is in good condition with a grey patina and weighs 48.84 grams. The ampulla is formed of a rounded base shaped to resemble a scallop shell, with radiating ridges on one side. The other side has a flat surface and is decorated with a shield motif which contains a thick diagonal cross and there is a possible sword above this? The neck is a trapezoidal in form and has an intact loop, 11mm long, on each side.

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Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 50 mm
Width: 35 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight: 48.84 g

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
To be known as: Melton

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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 18 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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