People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Richard of Inverkeithing, bishop of Dunkeld (d.1272)

Owner
Richard of Inverkeithing, bishop of Dunkeld (d.1272)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting the bishop, front face with mitre, and his right hand raised in benediction and his left holding a crozier, is depicted on a carved corbel under a canopy, with a fleur-de-lys on either side.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILL RICARDI DEI GRA EPISCOPI DVNKELDENSIS (“Seal of Richard, by the grace of God, bishop of Dunkeld”)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/Dunk/5/1
Notes
Other details: beaded borders. Dimensions: 3 × 1 ¾ in. (76 × 44 mm.) SW I, p.141. Durham 3607.