Crucifixion Cross Slab
No. 129
Crucifixion Cross Slab
(no. 129)
Fragment showing the head of a cross with plain bordered ring connecting
the limbs. One of the face is carved in the style of Gaut with decorated
bands. At one side of the head is a Scandinavian dragon with a man and bird
on the other side. The other face is more elaborately carved. The central
figure must be Christ in ascension, his arms outstretched in an attitude of
blessing. The cock at the side of the bead is a symbol of the Resurrection
and the winged figure at the other side may represent the third I'erson in
the Trinity.
Inscription: ... Krims, ins, suarta. Meaning (A.B. erected this
cross, etc.) ... of Grim the Black.
