Grave slab (cast)

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This is the back of a fibreglass cast of a stone grave slab from Finlaggan on Islay in Argyll. The slab dates from the 14th or 15th century.

The slab has a hollow which is considered by some to be the foot-print used in the inauguration ceremonies of new Lords of the Isles. It appears to be a natural flaw.

Carved stone graveslabs illustrate the Celtic or Gaelic tradition in Scotland. They are found throughout the West Highlands, commissioned as memorials to important or influential people.

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• Online ID: 000-190-000-250-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1992.9
• Date: 14th or 15th century
  
• Material: Fibre glass
  Grave slab / cast
  
• Dimensions: 1720 mm x 460 mm
  
• What: Grave slab / cast
  
• Subject:
• Who: National Museums of Scotland, Scotland (Maker)
  
• Where: SCOTLAND
  Scotland, Argyll, Islay, Finlaggan
  
• Event:
• Description: Fibre glass cast of a grave slab from Finlaggan, Islay, made by the National Museums of Scotland
  
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