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Medieval lead ampulla
The ampulla is incomplete, missing the neck and the top of the body (with a surviving length of 27.8mm and a weight of 22.3g). The body is slightly open below the missing neck and has a maximum width of 38.9mm and a thickness of 8.2mm. The obverse face is convex and is decorated with the scallop motif, representing the emblem of pilgrimage, and has seven surviving bold and curved ribs, producing a corrugated effect, of Spencer (1990, p59), Type I. The ribs are slightly wider at the base and narrow towards the neck. The reverse face is flat and plain with a bevelled edge.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
2008.10H/29
Find Information
Site Name: Penllyn, Cowbridge
Collection Method: metal detector
Date: 2007 / April
Notes: (NGR SS 9735 7723) Found by Norman & Ann Oxley on 21st - 22nd April 2007
Acquisition
Donation, 18/3/2008
Measurements
Material
lead
Location
In store
Categories
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