Seal-Matrix: Matthew of Newton, abbot of Melrose

Owner: Matthew of Newton, abbot of Melrose (1246-61)
Matrix Shape: oval
Image description (obverse): Single-sided seal depicting the abbot front face, with mitre, with his right hand holding a book to his chest and his left holding a crozier.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse): SIGILL : ABBATIS DE MELROS ("Seal of the abbot of Melrose").
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue: A/Melr/4
Notes: Dimensions: approx. 1 ½ × 1 3/16 in. SW I, p.193.