ampulla
- Museum number
- 1891,0418.21
- Description
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Lead alloy pilgrim's ampulla within a circular frame of open-work tracery. The frame's rim bears an illegible inscription on one side. The obverse of the ampulla is embossed with the standing figure of St Thomas Becket in a bishop’s mitre and chasuble, with an equal-armed cross standing out from his breast. The reverse bears a representation of his martyrdom with Becket kneeling in the centre. A single knight and Edward Grim, holding a processional cross, are represented on his left and right sides respectively. This piece is associated with the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury.
- Production date
- 1220 - 1420 (circa)
- Dimensions
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Length: 4.04 inches
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Width: 3.82 inches
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Exhibition history
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2021 20 May- 22 Aug, London, BM, Room 35 – Thomas Becket: Murder and the Making of a Saint
- Associated events
- Associated Event: Martyrdom of St Thomas à Becket
- Acquisition date
- 1891
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- 1891,0418.21
