St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of apes in bottom right corner of sarcophagus side panel. Panel 1A.
SC 341634
Description St Andrews Sarcophagus. Detail of apes in bottom right corner of sarcophagus side panel. Panel 1A.
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 341634
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of C 56932 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 one of the end panels. It shows one of the pairs of creatures that surround the cross. The creatures are probably monkeys. This shows that the stone's carver had some form of outside influence. Intricate interlace can also be seen. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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