Cast of a grave-slab

This is a plaster cast of a grave-slab found at Kilmory in Knapdale in Argyll. The slab was made in the West Highlands in the 14th or 15th century.

The head of the stone is decorated with a foliated cross, beneath which is a sword flanked by plant-scrolls. The hilt and the blade carry an inscription commemorating three men of the same family.

The three men commemorated on the stone were possibly craftsmen in the service of the Lords of the Isles. One of them was a carpenter and the insignia of his trade are carved beside the first part of the epitaph.

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Online ID:	000-100-043-518-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 232
Date:	14th or 15th century
Material:	Plaster cast
Dimensions:	1670 mm H x 60 mm L x 560 mm W
What:	Slab / cast
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Where:	Scotland, Argyll, North Knapdale, Kilmory Knap Churchyard
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Description:	Slab / cast
References:	Caldwell, D. H. (ed). Angels, Nobles and Unicorns: Art and Patronage in Medieval Scotland. Edinburgh: NMS, 1982
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