Title

Bishops' crosier

Caption

Bishops' crosier (staff) of walrus tusk, found with the bones of Bishop Pâli Jónsson of Skâlholt (d. 1211 ad) in his sarcophagus during excavations in 1954. The crosier is in Romanesque style, with zoomorphic ornament, ending with an animal head. of Icelandic origin,

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A11_074

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,6Mb) / 12,0in x 19,4in / 3612 x 5807 (300dpi)

Keywords

13th Century Bishops' Crosier Staff Walrus Tusk Tusks Walrus Tusk Bone Bones Bishop Pâli Jónsson of Skâlholt Bishop Pâli Jónsson of Skâlholt Sarcophagus Romanesque Zoomorphic Ornament Animal Head Animal Head Icelandic Iceland 13th Century