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The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
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The Golden Ampulla and the Anointing Spoon
The most ancient regalia used in the most solemn Coronation rite for the anointing of the sovereign - the golden ampulla and the spoon. The Ampulla, in the form of an eagle made of gold, is filled with consecrated oil and poured through the beak onto the Anointing Spoon. Although the head was probably made by Sir Robert Vyner at the time of the Restoration, it is thought that the body is of earlier origin. The spoon, whose handle is seven inches long, has a ridge in the bowl that divides the Spoon into two parts, into which the Archbishop dips two fingers when carrying out the ceremony. It is made of silver, heavily gilt and is decorated with four pearls and probably dates from the twelfth century. Date: 1937
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This photograph showcases two of the most ancient and revered regalia used in the solemn coronation rite for anointing the sovereign: The Golden Ampulla and The Anointing Spoon. The Golden Ampulla, crafted in the form of an eagle made of gold, holds consecrated oil. The eagle's beak is used to pour the oil into the Anointing Spoon. Although the head of the ampulla is believed to have been created by Sir Robert Vyner during the Restoration, the body is thought to be of earlier origin. The Anointing Spoon, with a seven-inch-long handle, features a ridge in the bowl that divides it into two parts, which the Archbishop dips his fingers into during the ceremony. The spoon is made of silver, heavily gilt, and adorned with four pearls, dating it back to the twelfth century. This priceless pair of items holds significant historical importance in the rich tapestry of royal rituals and ceremonies, providing a glimpse into the grandeur and tradition of coronations past. [Date: 1937]
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