Sculptured stone (piece)

This piece of a sculptured stone was found in the churchyard at Dull in Perthshire. It is possibly part of a slab-built tomb. The carving dates from the 9th century.

The scene appears to depict a war band. On the left a group of warriors carry round shields. To the right of them are two horsemen armed with spears, also carrying round shields. Each of the horsemen has a dog wearing a collar.

Pictish warriors are often depicted on monumental stones, providing some evidence of their weapons. Shields are of two types: square or oblong in shape, or more commonly, as here, small and round. This stone shows that shields were decorated.

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Online ID:	000-100-043-465-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.IB 58
Date:	Between 800 and 900
Material:	Sandstone; bearing figures of men with shields, horsemen and dog in relief
Dimensions:	420 mm H x 110 mm L x 810 mm W
What:	Slab
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Dull
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Description:	Sculptured slab showing warriors and two horsemen, from Dull
References:	Allen, J. R. & Anderson, J. The early Christian monuments of Scotland. Edinburgh: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1903, vol. 2, p 315.
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