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Crosier drop

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found at shore of Loch Shiel near St Finan's Isle

Postcard of Crosier drop.
000-100-067-711-C
© National Museums Scotland

Crosier drop

A crosier is a bishop's or abbot's crook. This cast bronze crosier drop, decorated with the bust of a king, was found at the shore of Loch Shiel near St Finan's Isle. It dates from the 12th century.

Crosier drop of cast bronze with the image of a king, from the shore of Loch Shiel near St Finan's Isle, 12th century


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Online ID: 000-100-067-711-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1993.634
Date: 12th century
Material: Cast bronze
Dimensions: 76 mm L x 26 mm W x 41 mm D
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Where: Scotland, Loch Shiel, St Finan's Isle
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