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Early Christian Carved Figure 5, White Island (Turntable Movie)

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One of eight stone early Christian figures located at White Island ecclesiastical settlement. Figurehas distinctive curly hair, and holds the necks of two part-bird, part-animal creatures; these may be gryphons, symbolising the dual nature of Christ, part human, part divine. A panel of broad-ribbon interlace on the right hand side of this stone creates the impression of a decorated chair.NISMR No.: FER 173:002
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Title: Early Christian Carved Figure 5, White Island (Turntable Movie)
Description:
One of eight stone early Christian figures located at White Island ecclesiastical settlement.
Figurehas distinctive curly hair, and holds the necks of two part-bird, part-animal creatures; these may be gryphons, symbolising the dual nature of Christ, part human, part divine.
A panel of broad-ribbon interlace on the right hand side of this stone creates the impression of a decorated chair.
NISMR No.
: FER 173:002.

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