People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: John of Hownam, son of Orm, son of Eilaf

Owner
John, son of Orm, son of Eilaf (Hownam)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting John on horseback to *sinister*, wearing armour and a conical helmet with nasal; he carries a long sword and a kite-shaped convex shield with a bordure and central spike.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM IH’NIS FILII ORM (“Seal of John, son of Orm”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Hown/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 in. diameter. SW III, p.538.