Grave slab - unknown warrior or chieftain
This effigy represents an unnamed warrior fully equipped for war. Unusually, this effigy depicts a warrior strapping on his sword, the only instance of this pose. The style of the large leaf scrolls on base indicates a late date in the 1500s.
Details
- Date Made
- 16th century
- Dimensions
- 2000 x 670 x 145mm
- Material
- Mica-schist/Stone/BM Inorganic
- Time Period
- Medieval
- Property Information
- Iona Abbey
- Object Number
- IONA210
- Access Status
- Display