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Description

Guthrie bell and bell shrine, bearing representations of God and the Crucifixion and an inscription in Latin, from Guthrie Castle, Forfarshire, 12th century

Museum reference

H.KA 21

Physical description

Generally good condition, but much altered, gilding worn, losses to the strip framing the panels.

References

Glenn, Virginia, Romanesque & Gothic: Decorative Metalwork and Ivory Carvings in the Museum of Scotland, NMSE Publishing, Edinburgh, 2003

Caldwell, D.H. (ed). Angels Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982

On display

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