People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Alan, bishop of Argyll (d.1262) (counterseal)

Owner
Alan, bishop of Argyll (d.1262)
Matrix Shape
oval
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal depicting a bishop of three-quarters length under a carved canopy, front face with a mitre and nimbus, and his right hand raised in benediction while his left holds a crozier. Beneath is a bishop with a mitre kneeling to *dexter*, under a pointed gable with tabernacle work at its sides.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
REGNET PAX ENSIS M’ SERVIAT ERGADIENSIS
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Arg/1/1C
Notes
Dimensions: 1 7/8 × 1 1/8 in. (22 × 29 mm.) SW I, p.128. Durham 3597 (2).