One face shows the remains of a wheel-headed cross, which was carefully proportioned so that the shaft, arms and ring were of similar widths, allowing an interlace to be laid out with great precision.
The cross shaft is strengthened by bands which end in volutes and provide at the foot of the shaft a seat for the beast which fills the panel to the right of the shaft. It sits upright, its back against the cross, its spiral-decorated haunch resting on the volute at the foot of the cross shaft. It appears to have a collar, which implies a measure of control, yet its open, tooth-filled mouth and round, staring eye suggest great savagery.
Early Medieval
Found Onchan Village, Onchan, Garff, Isle of Man
iMuseum (Manx National Heritage)
Cross was scanned in situ with the result that some surfaces could not be captured or photographed.
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