People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Henry, bishop of Whithorn (d.1293)

Owner
Henry, bishop of Whithorn (d.1293)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal. The bishop, front face with mitre, is depicted on a carved corbel under a canopy, with his right hand raised in benediction and his left holding a crozier turned inwards. On the *dexter* side is a crescent, while on the *sinister* is an estoile of six points *wavy*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ HENRICII CANDIDE CASE : EPISCOPI (“Seal of Henry, bishop of Whithorn”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Whit/2/1
Notes
Other details: beaded border. Dimensions: 2 ¾ × 1 ¾ in. (70 × 44 mm.) SW I, p.148. Durham 3632 (1).