People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Patrick, earl of Dunbar (d.1232) (2)

Owner
Patrick (I), earl of Dunbar (d.1232)
Matrix Shape
round
Image description (obverse)
Second seal, single-sided, used from c.1200. The seal depicts the earl on horseback to *sinister*, wearing *mascled* armour and a round-topped helmet with nasal, and holding a long sword with a decorated blade in his right hand. A shield suspended from his neck bears arms of a lion *rampant*. The horse’s saddle-cloth is fringed with eight pointed tags.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
+ SIGILL’ COMITIS PATRICII DE DVMBAR (“Seal of Earl Patrick of Dunbar”).
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Dunb/3/2
Notes
Dimensions: 1 ¾ in. (according to Stevenson and Wood); 70 mm. (according to Greenwell and Blair). SW II, p.334. Durham 2805 (1).