Sold2023Byzantine Lead Pilgrim's Holy Water AmpullaCirca 8th-13th century A.D. Conical with thick finial, short tubular neck and two thin lateral loop handles. 18.4 grams, 57 mm (2 1/4 in.). Acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. Property of a StSee Sold Price
Sold2023Medieval Pilgrim's Holy Water Ampulla CollectionCirca 15th-16th century A.D. Each with a raised design to one or both faces. including floral, pelletted and other designs. 145 grams total, 29-50 mm (1 1/8 - 2 in.). Found Berkshire, UK. [4, No ReserSee Sold Price
Sold2020Byzantine Lead Votive Ampulla**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 900 to 1200 CE. A mold-cast lead votive ampulla with netted linear decorations coursing across the tapered triangular bodySee Sold Price
Sold2021Petite 14th C. European Medieval Lead AmpullaWestern/Central Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 11th to 14th century CE. A mold-cast lead pilgrim's ampulla of a petite size with a compressed circular body and a pair of attenuated handles joined to theSee Sold Price
Sold2022Near-Miniature 11th C. Medieval Pilgrim's Ampulla**Originally Listed At $150** Western/Central Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 11th to 13th century CE. A mold-cast lead pilgrim's ampulla of a near-miniature size with a circular body, a pair of semicircSee Sold Price
Sold2021Byzantine Pottery Pilgrim's Ampulla Fragment**Originally Listed At $200** Near East, Byzantine Period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. A fabulous pottery fragment from a mold-made ampulla or pilgrim's flask featuring the central tondo that adorned tSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ancient Holy Land Byzantine Lead Seal c.6th century AD.Ancient Holy Land Byzantine Lead Seal c.6th century AD. Size 1 1/4 inch length. Byzantine cast lead seal with a Cross.and inscriptions. Provenance: Private NYC Collection acquired in the USA Market.See Sold Price
Sold2020Medieval Pilgrim's Badge15th century AD. An ampulla-shaped lead pilgrim's badge with a lion passant, the symbol of Saint Mark, on a hatched background. 7.02 grams, 30mm (1 1/4"). Property of an English gentleman; formerly wiSee Sold Price
Sold2018A lovely Holy Land pilgrim's flask, ByzantineA lovely Holy Land pilgrim's flask, Byzantine, c. 5th - 7th Century AD, the body round and of narrow profile, decorated with a horizontal band of incised line and wave decoration, the spout with flareSee Sold Price
Sold2018Group of 6 Byzantine Pilgrim BottlesHoly Land; c. 6th century AD. Group of 6 pottery pilgrim bottles. Each with figural decoration on at least one side. One with Greek script on one side. Largest 4 - 1/8" (10.5 cm). Provenance: The JohnSee Sold Price
Sold2021Two Holy Land Pottery VesselsTwo Holy Land Pottery Vessels comprising a barnacle encrusted vessel and a twin-handled Byzantine pilgrim bottle of bulbous form. Height of first 8 1/4 inches. Property from a Midwest Private CollectiSee Sold Price
Sold2017Byzantine Pilgrim's Reliquary Cross, 600-900Item: Byzantine Pilgrim's Reliquary Cross Date: 600-900 AD Material: Gilt bronze Size: 1.5 inches Bold rudimentary representation of the Corpus Christi. Reverse depressed for inclusion of a holy relicSee Sold Price
Sold2023Ancient Byzantine Bronze Cross c.8th century AD.Ancient Byzantine Bronze Cross c.8th century AD. Size 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 inch. Fine bronze cross with Helena holding holy water in her right hand, the back side with a line of inscriptions. Mounted in modeSee Sold Price
Sold2016Byzantine Lead Token / Currency - Religious MotifByzantium, ca. 1000 CE. This is a lead token from Byzantium with religious decoration. Lead tokens played a major role in the medieval economy, and particularly in the Holy Land, where they were usedSee Sold Price
Sold2021England, Lead Ampula c.15th cent AD.England, Lead Ampula c.15th cent AD. Size 2 1/8 inches length. Holy-water container of typical form, with decoration of shield with chevron and usual cross-hatching. Type of Mitch.418. 55rr. ProvenancSee Sold Price
Sold2017Byzantine Pilgrim's Reliquary Cross C.600-900 ADGilt bronze. Just under 1 1/2” height symmetrical, with remnants of the Corpus Christi. Reverse depressed for inclusion of a holy relic. Professionally refurbished with gold surface restored. All itSee Sold Price
Sold2017BYZANTINE PILGRIM’S CROSS C.400-700 ADGiltl bronze. Over 1” height. Symmetrical with centered cross beam. Surface wear from burial. Carried by early Roman Christians to the Holy land and its sacred sites. Professionally refurbished withSee Sold Price
Sold2016Lot of 6 Byzantine Bronze Pilgrim BadgesByzantine, ca. 1000 CE. This is a collection of six small bronze pilgrim badges made for religious use. Each depict saints except one which seems to depict the Holy Family. These would have been soldSee Sold Price
Sold2015Byzantine Pottery Pilgrim's FlaskByzantine Empire, ca. 500 CE. This is a pottery flask with a lentoid body, a narrow neck, and two handles for suspension (though one is now gone). Pilgrim flasks, also known as ampullae, often were stSee Sold Price
Sold2018Holy Land Pottery Pilgrim's Flask & Spindle Jar**Originally Listed At $200** Near East, Holy Land, early Byzantine Empire, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. A lovely pair of Holy Land terracotta vessels. First is a blackware pilgrim's flask with twin nubSee Sold Price
Sold2022RARE ENGLISH PILGRIM'S BADGE, 14TH-15TH CENTURY ADLead alloy, just under 1/2" diameter. Circular with conical faces. Each side with radial lattice motif and central nub. Integral suspension loop These were produced in the Holy Land for pilgrims who wSee Sold Price
Sold2016Holy Land Terracotta Ritual Spoon Mouth FlaskHoly Land, Iron Age I, ca. 1200 to 1000 BCE. This is a pretty example of a terracotta ampulla vessel commonly called a "pilgrim" flask, with a circular, flattened, gourd-like body. It has loop handlesSee Sold Price
Sold2023Orthodox Folk Icon, Byzantine Style, Canvas/WoodByzantine Style of Iconography, with Greek Lettering, Orthodox Icon depicting the Virgin Mary atop a fountain with 4 Royal Kings / Holy Men in reverence below, while fish swim in the water. Circa LateSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare Ancient Roman Holy Land Terracotta Amphora VesselRare Ancient Roman Holy Land Terracotta Pottery Amphora Vessel / Oil Lamp | 1st-3rd century AD oil lamp, possibly pilgrim's votive amphora "Ampulla" made in the form of a miniature Roman transport ampSee Sold Price
3 days LeftJay Anderson AuctionRare holy water font with ornate gilt brass frame, brass & enamel cross on marble background. H 9" w$175(3 bids)
May 14Plakas AuctionsAN ISLAMIC BLACK STONE CUP FOR HOLY WATER (MECCA), INSCRIBED AAB-E-ZAMZAM, 19TH CENTURY£500