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Record ID: IOW-48E30D
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval lead alloy pilgrim ampulla (c. 1250-c. 1500).
The neck and suspension lugs are missing.
The main body is circular in plan and there is a raised design on each face. One face has a double rose and the other side has initials: W B. The edge of the face with the rose is grooved and 'billeted'.
This ampulla has a buff patina and the break is ragged.
Height: 29.4mm; width: 32.0mm; thickness: 6.0mm. Weight: 17.32g.
Brian Spencer, formerly Senior Keeper at the Museum of London, who made a life-time study of ampullae, has written: 'Ampullae or miniature p…
Created on: Friday 2nd February 2018
Last updated: Sunday 4th February 2018
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This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
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