Ampulla

Ampullae contained holy water and were usually purchased by pilgrims to holy sites. They served as proof of their pilgrimage, but the holy water was also used for healing. It is not known where this ampulla was found or how old it is, but is thought to be from the Middle East.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
323/1975
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Foreign archaeology
Material
pottery
Common Name
ampulla
Simple Name
costrel

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ampulla