NMS Archaeology Object 14803: H.KJ 98 - Crucifix


Description

Summary


Crucifix of bone with the figure of Christ very crudely indicated by incisions, found at Lochend, North Mavine, Shetland, 17th to 18th century


Accession Number


H.KJ 98


Other references

Register number1905 p. 237

Original description

Rude Crucifix of Bone, 2 1/4" long found in a garden, Shetland. Caption note, March 1993: With the figure of Christ very crudely indicated by incisions. Found at Lochend, N. Mavine, Shetland; 17th - 18th century.

Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)

Jesus Christ

Discovery / field collection

Date of discovery

Not recorded

Method (e.g. excavation)

Not recorded

Place (i.e. location of discovery)

Grid reference

Not recorded

Acquisition

Acquisition date

1905

Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)

Haldane, R.C., 1905 - 1911 (fl.)

Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)

Donor

Image

Image of Crucifix of bone with the figure of Christ very crudely indicated by incisions, found at Lochend, North Mavine, Shetland, 17th to 18th century © National Museums Scotland
Image of Crucifix of bone with the figure of Christ very crudely indicated by incisions, found at Lochend, North Mavine, Shetland, 17th to 18th century © National Museums Scotland

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