Keystone. A large, trapezoid piece of beige sandstone. Carved into the upper surface is a male figure with curly hair wearing a robe, sitting cross legged and holding a long boxy object.

Title

Keystone. A large, trapezoid piece of beige sandstone. Carved into the upper surface is a male figure with curly hair wearing a robe, sitting cross legged and holding a long boxy object.

Identifier

ABDUA:17827

Description

Figure of angel playing portative organ, carved in local sandstone. Keystone from an arch, originally part of the 15th-century work of Elgin Cathederal. This sculpture and ABDUA 17828 were recovered from the ruins and kept at Montcoffer House, Banff.

Date

Early: 1400 Late: 1500

Format

stone sandstone, carved, H: 300 mm W: 360 mm (max approx)

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Montcoffer House Banff Banffshire Elgin Cathedral Elgin Morayshire

Relation

ABDUA:17828

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Shepherd, Norman.J.B

UUID

f16840ae-46ca-47ec-ac21-c76f46869f57

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