ampulla
- Museum number
- 1878,1018.5
- Description
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Ampulla; clay; flat, circular sides with designs in relief. On side (a), within a raised border, Saint Menas stands to front, his arms outstretched in blessing. His hair is indicated by a semicircular line separated from his head, and he has a large nimbus concentric with his hair. He wears a short tunic and a long cloak, and is flanked by camels. On side (b), within a double raised border, is an amphora with looped handles and a conical seal, flanked by a cross and a flagon with two handles; above the handles of the amphora are single studs. The lower part of the flask is missing. Orange-coloured ware with many white grits.
- Production date
- 5thC-7thC
- Dimensions
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Height: 3.50 inches
- Curator's comments
- Terracotta IV
Purchased: Greville J. Chester.
Late Roman, about AD 480-650.
Bibliog: Murray 1907: pl. ii:8.
- Location
- Not on display
- Condition
- Heavily flaking.
- Acquisition date
- 1878
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1878,1018.5
