About this object
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ID:
89.293
Production date:
Early Medieval; late 12th-early 13th century
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Location:
In Store
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Ampulla from the shrine of St Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. This ampulla is set in a solid rectangular plaque. The plaque has fleurs-de-lys projecting from each corner. On the front of the plaque are four hovering angels carrying cross-staffs. The back is decorated with hatched crossed bands. The ampulla itself is decorated on the front with the figure of Becket wearing his archbishop’s mitre and holding a crosier, the crook of which protrudes outwards. The reverse decoration depicts the scene of Becket’s martyrdom: a knight is shown attacking Thomas Becket with his sword. Above the scene is the figure of an angel reaching down to Becket. < ...Read more
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Measurements
H 70 mm; W 68 mm (overall)
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Materials
lead alloy; tin alloy; pewter
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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