Roof boss. A large, round piece of beige sandstone with six roughly cylindrical elements meeting in a cross on the underside. On the upper, round side of the stone is carved two lizard like monsters, each biting the other's tail.

ABDUA:17828

Two beasts snapping at each others tail, carved in local sandstone. 6 rib vault boss originally part of the 15th-century work of Elgin Cathederal. This sculpture and ABDUA 17827 were recovered from the ruins and kept at Montcoffer House, Banff.
Inscription: masons mark refer to file

Early: 1400 Late: 1500

ABDUA:17827

stone sandstone, carved, W: 440 mm H: 285 mm

Physical Object

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

Acquisition Source: Shepherd, Norman.J.B