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Title
William Elphinstone (1431–1514), Bishop of Aberdeen
Date
1480–1505
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 69.5 x W 41 cm
Accession number
ABDUA 30005
Acquisition method
gift from the sitter (?)
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
coat of arms
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