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A large carved zoomorphic beast grotesque, with a four legged beast standing astride a coped stone. Its head is turned downward and to the left, to look over the edge of the stone. The head is particularly weathered, but a mane can be suggested. All legs terminate in long claws.
Yorkshire Museum
York
Title
Grotesque*
Date
1350–1400
Medium
stone
Measurements
H 72 x W 45 x D 43 cm
Accession number
YORYM : HB914
Acquisition method
gift
Work type
Sculpture
Yorkshire Museum
Museum Gardens, York, North Yorkshire YO1 7FR England
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