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The outer face of the corbel is carved with a grotesque head which is attached to a rectangular block. The mouth is open, and has what appears to be a strap carved at each corner which leads to the back of the head, and may represent a bridle. The rest of the face is very eroded, although the eyes are still visible. The head is topped by a crown or abacus which is carved in low relief with a series of curved lines. The upper and lower surfaces of the block to which the head is attached are roughly worked flat, as are the sides of the corbel.

Whithorn Priory Museum

Newton Stewart

Title

Corbel

Date

12th–13th C

Medium

stone

Measurements

H 24.5 x W 22 x D 37 cm

Accession number

WHP/c/9

Acquisition method

on loan from Scottish Ministers

Work type

Sculpture

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Whithorn Priory Museum

6 Bruce Street, Whithorn, Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway DG8 8PY Scotland

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