Grave-slab

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This 13th-century sandstone grave-slab is from Coupar Angus Abbey in Perthshire. Although now in very poor condition, this stone was once a very fine piece of carving and was clearly for a person of some distinction.

The slab depicts Christ seated below a richly moulded canopy. Below him are two angels or saints holding aloft a soul in prayer.

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• Online ID: 000-100-079-225-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1994.739
• Date: 13th century
  
• Material: Sandstone
  Grave slab
  
• Dimensions: 260 mm H x 2090 mm L x 660 mm W
  
• What: Grave slab
  
• Subject:
• Who: Jesus Christ
  
• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Arthurstone
  Scotland, Perthshire, Coupar Angus (Abbey)
  
• Event:
• Description: Grave slab of sandstone, with Christ seated and two saints supporting the deceased, from Coupar Angus Abbey, 13th century
  
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