People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William Fraser, bishop of St Andrews (d.1297)

Owner
William Fraser, bishop of St Andrews (d.1297)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
First single-sided seal depicting the bishop with mitre, standing on a carved pedestal with his right hand raised in benediction and his left holding a crozier. The background is *diapered lozengy* with a *cinquefoil* in each space, an allusion to the Fraser arms. On each side is a shield bearing arms of six *fraises* *3, 2 and 1*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
..... WILL’I FRASER DEI GRA SCOTTORVM : EPI (“[Seal] of William Fraser, by the grace of God, bishop of the Scots”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/StA/10/1
Notes
Other details: beaded borders. Shape: pointed oval. Dimensions: 2 ½ × 1 5/8 in. SW I, p.85.