Arthur's Seat Coffin

Description

Miniature coffin lid of pine from a collection of coffins with their lids and carved figures, found in a rocky niche on the north-eastern slopes of Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, in June 1836

Museum reference

H.NT 86.6 B

Physical description

Wood, pine; tin plates; material

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