Crucifix

This silver rosary crucifix dates from the 15th or 16th century. It is possibly a copy of a 12th-century cross bought by a pilgrim as a souvenir. It is said to have been found in a bed in Queen Mary's room at Craigmillar Castle in or before 1815.

The crucifix is decorated with niello and has been mounted on plain ebony cross sometime in the 19th century.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-333-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.KE 16
Date:	15th - 16th century 15th or 16th century
Material:	Silver, ebony
Dimensions:	58 mm x 74 mm x 13 mm D
What:
Subject:	Crucifixes, reliquaries (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Queen Mary of Scotland (Possible owner)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Craigmillar Castle
Event:
Description:	Silver crucifix decorated with niello, mounted on a plain ebony cross, found in a bed in Queen Mary's room at Craigmillar Castle, Edinburgh, 15th or 16th century
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