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LOT 1682
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla Group
1175-1400 A.D.
1 3/4 - 2 1/8 in. (118 grams total, 45-54 mm).
Comprising: ampulla with scallop detailing to the bulb, two lateral loop handles, upper portion of obverse removed; ampulla with hatched moulding to the bulb, 'AD' flanking a leek to obverse, crowned 'A' monogram to reverse, top edge cut away. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFound North Yorkshire, UK.
Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.SWYOR-0EAB85.
Accompanied by the original British Museum's Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) receipt copy no.001936 dated 13 August 2016.
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LOT 1682
Medieval Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla Group
Sold for (Inc. bp): £7
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