Keyser collection slide 0152: Ely
Reference code
GLS/02/0151
Title
Keyser collection slide 0152: Ely
Level of description
item
Scope and content
Also labelled "Ely Cathedral. Miserere seat. South side. Sub-Stall 23".
Carved wood Misericord seat. The central carving is of the Legend of St. Giles. A bearded and hooded monk in a cave or cell holding a rosary in one hand and caressing a hind but an arrow pierces his knee. The carved cave is surrounded with carved foliage and possibly acorns. Flanking the central figure are two carvings of soldiers in chain mail seemingly taking aim at the monk with bows. These figures are set on carvings of oak leaves.
Carved wood Misericord seat. The central carving is of the Legend of St. Giles. A bearded and hooded monk in a cave or cell holding a rosary in one hand and caressing a hind but an arrow pierces his knee. The carved cave is surrounded with carved foliage and possibly acorns. Flanking the central figure are two carvings of soldiers in chain mail seemingly taking aim at the monk with bows. These figures are set on carvings of oak leaves.
Archival history
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