Maughold church carved stone

Date made: AD 1100s

Description: This is a corner part of a capital, the very top part of a pillar, perhaps from a doorway. The carving is tricky to see at first, but once you spot a couple of features, you should be able to make out an intricately carved scene showing a bearded man caught between the jaws of two beasts, their fangs enclosing his head.

Measurements: 11.5cm h x 6.5cm w x 4.5cm thickness

Materials: sandstone (red)

Object name: capital

Collection: Archaeology Collection

ID number: 1980-0065

Subject tags : #MM100BEAUTIFULTHINGS

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