People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Abraham, bishop of Dunblane (fl.1210×14-1220×25) (1)

Owner
Abraham, bishop of Dunblane (fl.1210×14-1220×25)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Described by Stevenson and Wood as his first seal; affixed to charters of 1210 and 1212. Single-sided seal; the bishop is shown full length with his face in profile to *sinister* and with vestments and mitre. His right hand is raised in benediction while his left is holding a crozier, the crook of which is turned outward.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLUM ABRAHE DUNBLANENSIS EPISCOPI (“Seal of Abraham, bishop of Dunblane”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Dunb/2/1
Notes
Dimensions: 2 9/16 × 1 5/8 in. SW I, p.136.