Lion Mask Wall Plaque Medieval Misericord Carving Gothic Cathedral Church Gift
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:20297069 | Product: Carved Figures |
| Age: Pre-1800 | Sub-Type: Oak |
| Original/Repro: Modern Reproduction | Style/ Period: Gothic |
| Primary Material: Mixed Material |
Lion Face.This is one of our unique and exclusive designs from ourcollection of hand crafted reproduction carvings which are taken directly froman original medieval Cathedral carving. We pride ourselves at Oakapple Designsas having permission to take moulds directly from the medieval carvings found uponthe misericords and choir stalls from within the Cathedrals and Churches in theUK. Our moulds and production techniques capture and reproduce all the finedetail from the original carving...s to produce a very high-quality piece with allthe authenticity from the original carving.Lion’s Head.Taken from the very fine set of medieval C.1400 – 1419Misericords of Carlisle Cathedral, this carving is of a Lion’s Head.Traditionally known as the king of the beasts, and generally thought to beassociated with the monarchy especially the kings throughout the medievalperiod. This carving is of a Lion’s head also called a Lion Mask. The Liondepicted in this fine carving seems to show a little humour coming from thecraftsmen that carved it. The lion is shown with what could be described as aslight grin and with its tongue excessively sticking out. Again, one canclearly see a resemblance to the other Lion and Griffin from the same set ofMisericords from Carlisle Cathedral. The fine detail of the original has onceagain been captured in this excellent reproduction of a great piece of MedievalEnglish craftsmanship. Comes with wall fixing and product label.Size (H) 15cm x (w) 13cm.This is great opportunity to purchase a true piece ofEngland’s Rich Cultural History.Please note we hand make all our products, if we do not havethese in stock we will make them for you and aim to dispatch within 3-4 workingdays, please take this into consideration when leaving your feedback.
