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Drawing of two sculpted faces of stone. Publication drawing: Inventory pp. 100-101.

DC 25240

Description Drawing of two sculpted faces of stone. Publication drawing: Inventory pp. 100-101.

Date 1989

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number DC 25240

Category Prints and Drawings

Copies SC 394854, SC 394855

Scope and Content Sculptured stone from Meigle, Perth and Kinross This stone is one of over thirty cross-slabs and sculptured stones found in or near the churchyard at Meigle. Most of the stones were discovered during the 19th century, many having been reused as building blocks in the church walls or a nearby kiln. This drawing shows one side of a recumbent grave-slab. Five panels feature an animal, a bird and a man with legs interlaced, a beast with a curled tail, a panel of spiral ornament and two figures. The carved stones at Meigle form one of the most important collections of Pictish and Early Christian sculpture in eastern Scotland. Most are carved in high relief, and a common theme is violence - between animals or men and animals. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

Scale 1:10

Medium Ink

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/92718

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