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Collection Item: Cross

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Cross
Object category
Anglo-Scandinavian
Description
Architectural fragment, in two pieces reconstructed from YORYM : 1974.25.14.ii and YORYM : 1974.25.15.i. Cross fragment depicting a male figure (possibly Christ) with arms out stretched and surrounded by a moulded border. His legs, left arm and head are missing. Cross head with edge moulding on front with median-incised knotted dragon, three pellets and hand of crucified form. Median-incised closed circuit motif on back, flat-edge moulding and knotwork on the left side.
Production date start
901
Production date end
1000
Period
Anglo-Scandinavian

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1974.25.15.i
Number of objects
1
ID
456

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Sandstone (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole height 20.6 cm
Whole width 21.0 cm
Whole depth 16.0 cm

Find spot

Method
Archaeological excavation
Place
York

Production

Technique
Carved