Collection Item: Cross

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Cross
Object category
Anglo-Scandinavian
Description
Cross shaft with two semi-profile figures on front, interlaced mesh and ribbon beast on left side, and vegetal scroll with berry bunches on right side. Plain-flat-edge moulding on all sides except right of right side. Left-hand figure on front face wears a hood and carries a horn at his waist. The right-hand figure wears a cloak with a collar and carries a sword or dagger at his waist. Detail under their feet is worn.
Production date start
850
Period
Anglo-Scandinavian

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1979.53
Number of objects
1
ID
525

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Stone (Whole)
Millstone grit (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole width 325.0 mm
Whole depth 280.0 mm
Whole height 660.0 mm

Find spot

Place
York

Production

Technique
Carved