of Chapter of Glasgow Cathedral
Add to albumThis is a 19th century sulphur cast of a seal impression. The impression was made from the 1st seal of the Chapter of Glasgow Cathedral, dating from around 1180.
The seal depicts an Agnus Dei, (Lamb of God), with a banner flag and pendants. At the base is a ring with a chain or twisted cord, symbolic of St Kentigern (or Mungo), the patron saint of Glasgow. The inscription 'SIGILL ' : CAPITVLI : ECCLESIE : GLESGVENSIS' identifies the chapter. The gold border is modern cardboard trim.
Seals were used extensively from the 12th century in Scotland by kings, clergy, nobles and towns. In a society where few people could read or write, seals provided evidence that documents were authentic.
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- Online ID: 000-180-001-750-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland Part 2
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland K.1999.908
- Date: Date of cast: 19th century; Date of seal: Around 1180
- Material: Sulphur; brown. Inscription: SIGILL ' : CAPITVLI : ECCLESIE : GLESGVENSIS
Seal / cast
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- What: Seal / cast
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- Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
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- Description: Brown sulphur cast of the 1st seal of the Chapter of Glasgow, c. 1180
- References:
- Stevenson and Wood, i, p. 117, no 51
- Stevenson, J.H. and Wood, M. Scottish Heraldic Seals - Royal, Official, Ecclesiastical, Collegiate, Burghal, Personal, vol i. Glasgow, 1940, p 117, no 51.
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