Crosier drop

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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: 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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