Crucifix

Description

Part of a bone crucifix dug up in a garden at Kirkton of Craig, Montrose, Angus, 15th century

Museum reference

H.KE 13

Object name

Crucifix

Production information

Scotland, Northern Europe

Date

15th century

Materials

Bone

Physical description

Discoloured, the arms and legs mostly broken off.

Associations

Kirkton of Craig, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, Northern Europe

Exhibitions

• Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland (12 Aug 1982 - 26 Sep 1982)
  Royal Museum of Scotland

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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