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St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of hunting scene, lower left section of sarcophagus front panel. Panel 1.
SC 2253991
Description St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of hunting scene, lower left section of sarcophagus front panel. Panel 1.
Date 1/10/1996 to 4/10/1996
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 2253991
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of C 56915 CN
Scope and Content Sarcophagus at St Andrews Cathedral, St Andrews, Fife This sarcophagus is in the museum at St Andrews Cathedral. It is the finest example of Pictish sculpture in Scotland. It consisted of four panels that slotted into corner-posts. It was possibly used as a shrine or reliquary. This is a view of the front panel showing David as a warrior or hunter with a spear and shield. At his feet is a hound and in front is a deer and a lion. The figure is wearing a plaid and this, with the shield design, suggests that here David is a Scot. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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