ampulla
- Museum number
- 1852,0531.1
- Description
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Lead alloy pilgrim ampulla in a circular openwork frame. The openwork decoration consists of two dragons and a single fleur-de-lis. The obverse of the ampulla shows the figure of St Thomas Becket in mitre and chasuble. The reverse depicts his martyrdom with Becket kneeling on the left and a single standing knight. This piece is associated with the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury.
- Production date
- 1220 - 1420 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Length: 56.87 millimetres
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Width: 50.40 millimetres
- Curator's comments
- late 13th century. jc 14.6.94
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated events
- Associated Event: Martyrdom of St Thomas à Becket
- Acquisition date
- 1852
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1852,0531.1
