RecordPlaying piece< 1 of 1 > Back found at Iona Abbey, Inner Hebrides
Playing pieceThis bone playing-piece was found in the room north of the chapter house at Iona Abbey in the Inner Hebrides. It dates from the 15th or 16th century. The piece is carved with a crowned mermaid holding a fish and her own tail. The earliest buildings of the religious establishment on Iona were founded by Columba after his arrival on the island in 563. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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