Lead, 27.81 grams, 33.96 mm. Circa 15th century AD. A cast hollow lead ampulla with suspension loops (one missing) and ribs around the lower end of the spout, made to contain holy water from a shrine. The display surfaces and underside are decorated with panels of ropework. Between these on one display surface are three heater-shields with heraldic devices, and on the other two shields flanking a square panel. Reference: Mitchiner, M. Medieval Pilgrim & Secular Badges, pages 138-152. Very fine condition. Provenance: found Bishop's Stortford, Essex, England.