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
