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Seal matrix

Unknown artist, c. 1300

This is the only existing seal matrix belonging to William de Lamberton, Bishop of St Andrews. It is a distinctive example of Medieval craftmanship and design, featuring a saltire with a scallop shell, a metaphor for St Andrews as a site of pilgrimage. The presence of a bird and a fish may allude to LambertonÂ’s connection to Glasgow Cathedral, where he was canon and later chancellor.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Seal matrix, c. 1300

Date supported

2016

Medium and material

copper alloy

Dimensions

4.6 × 2.6cm

Grant

2500

Total cost

10000

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