St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of hunting scene on lower central section of sarcophagus front panel. Panel 1.
SC 341629
Description St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of hunting scene on lower central section of sarcophagus front panel. Panel 1.
Date 1996
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 341629
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of C 56912 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 a griffin attacking a mule. The griffin, half eagle/half lion beast from classical mythology, was thought to be an evil creature which preyed on human souls. Next to the creatures is David as a warrior. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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