Record ID: WMID-795444
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead or lead alloy ampulla, of Medieval dating (AD 1175 to AD1500). Approximately 50% of the ampulla is present, with incomplete handles and top. It is sub rectangular in shape, with a horizontal linear upper edge and a narrowed neck. This horizontal edge of the ampulla has been pushed together. Just below the upper edge the neck of the ampulla is slightly waisted with the remains of a lug on both sides. The ampulla is slightly bulbous, but the surface is undulating due to damage, and has a slightly bevelled edge around the lower edge. The original designs are difficu…
Created on: Thursday 16th July 2015
Last updated: Thursday 16th July 2015
Spatial data recorded.