Grave slab (cast)

This is a fibreglass cast of a stone grave slab from Finlaggan on Islay in Argyll. The slab dates from between the 14th and early 16th century.

The slab has a triple roll-moulding round the margin. No other decoration is now visible.

Carved stone graveslabs illustrate the Celtic or Gaelic tradition in Scotland. They are found throughout the West Highlands and were commissioned as memorials to important or influential people.

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Online ID:	000-100-046-132-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1992.13
Date:	Between the 14th and early 16th century
Material:	Fibre glass
Dimensions:	1740 mm x 470 mm
What:	Grave slab / cast
Subject:
Who:	National Museums of Scotland, Scotland (Maker)
Where:	SCOTLAND Scotland, Argyll, Islay, Finlaggan
Event:
Description:	Fibre glass cast of a grave slab from Finlaggan, Islay, made by the National Museums of Scotland
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