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.

ABDUA:17827

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.

Early: 1400 Late: 1500

ABDUA:17828

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

Physical Object

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

Acquisition Source: Shepherd, Norman.J.B