Walrus Ivory Plaque

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: The Hunt Museum
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18946527
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Abstract

This is a walrus ivory plaque or carved panel of the crucifixion. The panel is oblong in shape with raised borders. The borders are pierced with eight holes, indicating that the panel was attached to a larger object. The panel shows the figure of Christ resting upon a suppedaneum beneath the hand of God. The cross has raised borders with the symbols of the four Evangelists shown at the corners of the plaque. English, Anglo-Saxon.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Medieval Literature and History Viking Age and Medieval Scandinavia Medieval European History and Architecture

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN
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