I found this yesterday while metal detecting at a church that is about 175 years old. I am almost sure it is made from lead, it is a bottle of some sort, very heavy to be so small.
It's the right size and you found it on church grounds. Swing by a church and ask, they might be able to confirm; members of the clergy are quite savvy when it comes to the history of religious artifacts.
Keep in mind, when a person anoints themselves with holy water they only dab their finger and touch their forehead, the fingertip should cover the entire open end so when tipped upside down none of the anointed water is wasted, so a little goes a long way and that's why the bottles are so small; also, carrying around a small amount adds to its sanctity. The evidence all points to that being what it is.
Last edited by Sandmaniac; Apr 04, 2021 at 07:34 PM.
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