Cramond Lioness

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In 1997, Edinburgh resident Robert Graham pulled a sandstone sculpture from the muddy waters of the River Almond, in Cramond. This discovery would turn out to be one of the most significant Roman finds in decades. The sculpture was acquired by both National Museums Scotland and City of Edinburgh Council with assistance from the National Art Collections Fund (now known as 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 Robert Graham Made from White sandstone 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 was once home to a former Roman Fort. Find out more View the object record in the National Museums Scotland collections: http://www.nms.ac.uk/explore/collection-search-results/?item_id=386344 Photogrammetry by Thomas Flynn / Sketchfab for National Museums Scotland.