People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Glasgow Cathedral (chapter seal) (1)

Owner
Glasgow Cathedral
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
This single-sided seal depicts an *Agnus Dei* *contournée*, holding with its right forefoot a staff with long banner of three pendants, whilst its left rests upon a ring with a chain, symbolising Saint Kentigern (Saint Mungo) attached to it.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL’ CAPITVLI ECCLE SIE GLESGVENSIS (“Seal of the chapter of the church of Glasgow”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EB/Gla/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 ¾ × 2 in. SW I, p.117. Scran ID: 000-180-001-750-C