People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: William of Hownam, son of John, son of Orm (d.1227) (3)

Owner
William of Hownam, son of John, son of Orm (d.1227)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Single-sided seal depicting William on horseback to *sinister*, wearing a long surcoat and holding in his right hand a falcon or hawk by the *jesses*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
SIGILLVM WILL’I FILII IOHIS (“Seal of William son of John”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Hown/2/3
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ¾ in or approx. 1 7/8 in. diameter. SW II, p.424 and p.430, both citing Laing, Scottish Seals, no.844 (pl.9, fig.3) but with different descriptions. SW II, p.424, incorrectly states that the figure holds the bird in his left hand.