Corpus of the misericords at Cartmel Priory
N01 |
Oak-tree in which the horn of a unicorn is embedded, or the horn in water. Supporters - Lozenge-shaped pattern of three and four leaves. |
N02 |
Design of three intertwined acanthus leaves. Left Supporter - Spray of three small leaves. Right Supporter - Lion mask. |
N03 |
Grinning lion-mask with foliage issuing from mouth. Supporters - imple flower within square design of four leaves. |
N04 |
Blank. |
N05 |
Griffin passant left. Supporters - Lion mask. |
N06 |
Large head of a man having curled hair and fringed beard and whiskers, and wearing a soft head-dress ornamented with rosette and fruit.Left Supporter - Leaf. Right Supporter - Llion mask. |
N07 |
Large double rose flanked by leaves. Left Supporter - Head of an ox. Right Supporter - Bunch of fruit and leaves. |
N08 |
A deer chased by three dogs wearing collars. The deer appears to be seeking shelter in a wood. Left Supporter - Crowned monogram ‘WW’ for Prior William [1441]. Right Supporter - Hedgehog. |
N09 |
Three intertwined acanthus leaves. Left Supporter - Lozenge-shaped pattern of three and four leaves. Right Supporter - Lion mask. |
N10 |
The elephant and castle., the animal leaning against a tree. Supporters - Lion mask. |
N11 |
Group of pendant leaves. Supporters - Lozenge-shaped pattern of three and four leaves. |
N12 |
Winged and clawed demon or dragon, full face. Left Supporter - Rosette. Right Supporter - Lion mask. |
N13 |
Pair of large formal leaves rising from central stems. Supporters - Lozenge-shaped pattern of three and four leaves. |
S01 |
Arabesque design. Supporters - Crowned monogram ‘WW’ for Prior William [1441]. |
S02 |
Crowned head with triple face in foliage. Supporters - Foliage. |
S03 |
Pelican in her piety. Left Supporter - Foliage. Right Supporter - Lion mask. |
S04 |
Demi-angel with raised wings, holding shield with unidentified design. Supporters - Fruit and leaf pattern. |
S05 |
Ape-doctor holding a urine flask, and flanked by fruit and leaves. Left Supporter - Bird with outstretched wings on nest. Right Supporter - Four leaves and four small fruits. |
S06 |
Double-tailed mermaid with comb and mirror. Left Supporter - Leaf. Right Supporter - Flower. |
S07 |
The Flight of Alexander. [or Satan enthroned.] Left Supporter - Lombardic initial T. Right Supporter - Oak-leaf. |
S08 |
Dragon passant right, with flapping wings. Left Supporter - Four-petalled flower with human face at centre. Right Supporter - Round pattern of indented leaves |
S09 |
Peacock with tail spread. Left Supporter - Formal leaf pattern. Right Supporter - Bat hanging head downward. |
S10 |
An eagle in flight with two bunches of grapes in its mouth. Supporters - Square pattern of four small leaves. |
S11 |
Two geese eating from a sack or bowl of corn. Supporters - Circular pattern of leaves. |
S12 |
Grinning foliate mask. Supporters - Leaves. |
S13 |
Intricate design of serrated leaves. Left Supporter - Fruit and leaves. Right Supporter - Rose and leaves. |