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Drawing of four cross slabs, Iona.

DC 51701

Description Drawing of four cross slabs, Iona.

Date 1875

Collection Records of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland

Catalogue Number DC 51701

Category Prints and Drawings

Copies DP 368768

Scope and Content Drawings of cross slabs (see also DC 51707 for rough layout) with measurements titled: 'Iona'. Signed and dated: 'H. Dryden 1875'. 1 (1a)=RCAHMS 1982 no 45=Abbey Museum 40, ringed cross with rounded armpits, and half uncial Old Irish inscription. See also DC 51702. 2 (1b)=RCAHMS 1982 no 46=Abbey Museum 38, ringed cross with rounded armpits, and two half-uncial Old Irish inscriptions. See also DC 51706. 3 (1c)=RCAHMS 1982 no 47 (Nunnery Museum), ringed cross with rounded armpits, and half uncial Old Irish inscription. See also DC 51706. 4 (1d)=RCAHMS 1982 no 14 (Inveraray Castle), linear incised Latin cross with forked terminals, and half uncial Old Irish inscription. See also DC 61702.

Scale 1/8":1"

Medium  ink & wash

Accession Number 1975/12

External Reference SAS 8

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1136322

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