Cramond Lioness

3D Model

In 1997, ferryman Robert Graham unearthed a sandstone sculpture from the mud of the River Almond, Cramond, Edinburgh. It turned out to be one of the most important Roman finds in decades.

The sculpture was aquired by National Museums Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council with the aid of the National Art Collections Fund (now the Art Fund).

Date Mid 2nd - early 3rd century AD

Found In the mud at the mouth of the River Almond, Cramond, Edinburgh in 1997 by the ferryman Robert Graham

Made from White sandstone

Acquired Acquired with the aid of the National Art Collections Fund

Museum reference X.1997.6

On display Early People, Level -1, National Museum of Scotland

Did you know? Cramond is the site of a former Roman Fort.

Find out more

View the object record in the National Museums Scotland colections: http://www.nms.ac.uk/explore/collection-search-results/?item_id=386344

Photogrammetry by Thomas Flynn / Sketchfab for National Museums Scotland.