People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

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

Owner
Abraham, bishop of Dunblane (fl.1210×14-1220×25)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal depicting what appears to have been a head, front face, with a mitre.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SECRE….ABRAHE (“Privy seal of Abraham”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Dunb/2/2C
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ½ × 1 1/8 in. Note: impression on reverse of single-sided 2nd seal. Only upper part of this seal remains, suggesting that it had been used upside down. SW I, p.136.