Pictish Bullian Stone carving
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The Bullion Stone was recovered in 1933 from from Bullion, Invergowrie, Angus during the construction of the bypass road. The original slab was 6'2" long, 2'5" broad and 5 3/4" thick, and was of red sandstone. The carving was dated to around c. 900 - 950. It depicts a horseman with sword and shield drinking from an ox horn with the head of a bird at the end. . Now housed in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
This replica carving is rendered in resin and stained in a stone colour which gives it an authentic feel and look. It measures 90 mm wide, 150 mm tall and 26 mm thick.
It comes with a hook on the back for hanging or can be left free standing.