Ouezy (Calvados) The priory church Tympanum Second third of the 12th century

This tympanum originates from the priory of Ouezy (Calvados). It was carved in limestone during the second third of the 12^th century.
It is bordered by a torus framing a Greek cross the branches of which are decorated with hollow beads. This cross is incorporated in a circle bordered by saw teeth.

Dimensions of the object
H. 0.61 m ; l. : 1.05 m ; Prof.  0.19 m 

Bibliography
- Loisel C, Inventaire de la collection lapidaire romane réunie par la Société des Antiquaires de Normandie, Mémoire de maîtrise, Université de Caen, 1972
- Thybert H, Inventaire du lapidaire roman du Musée de Normandie, Association Caen-Archéologie, 1992

Location
Musée de Normandie, Caen, Calvados
DSAN 83 1218 040, Dépôt de la Société des Antiquaires de Normandie