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Collection Item: Apostle

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Title
Apostle
Object name
Statue
Object category
Medieval
Description
Unidentified apostle. He has shoulder length hair and a beard, with two coils of his beard reaching down to his chest. He wears an inner garment which is gathered with a belt. He also has a cloak like outer garment. He holds a book with a clasped in both hands; right hand on top, left on bottom. Of his feet only two right toes remain.
Production date start
1180
Production date end
1185
Period
Medieval

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1993.321
Alternative number
HB38
Number of objects
1
ID
678

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Stone (Whole)
Limestone (Whole)
Tadcaster limestone (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 173.8 cm
Whole width 50.0 cm
Whole depth 33.0 cm

Find spot

Method
Archaeological excavation
Place
York