Niche statue - The Virgin and Child

Object Detail

Niche statue of the Virgin and Child originally from the west buttress of Melrose Abbey, Scottish Borders. The Virgin is defaced but retains finely carved crown, veil and robes. The headless Child is held on her left arm and a flower is held in her right hand. The original canopy over the the statue and the supporting corbel are also elaborately carved. 1200s.
Collection Type
Architectural Carved Stones
Date Made
13th Century
Period
Medieval
Dimensions
h 1430mm (h 4' 8 5/16")
w 490mm (w 1' 7 5/16")
d 335mm (d 1' 1 3/16")
w 223kg (w 491 5/8lbs)
Material
Stone/BM Inorganic
Owner
Scottish Ministers
Property Information
Melrose Abbey
Accession No
MEL/scp/12

Object Type

Niche statue

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