People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: David of Bernham, bishop of St Andrews (d.1253) (counterseal)

Owner
David of Bernham, bishop of St Andrews (d.1253)
Matrix Shape
pointed oval
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal depicted the Virgin with *nimbus* seated on a bench holding the Child on her left knee. Beneath, under a *trefoiled* arch, is the bishop with a mitre kneeling to *dexter*.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
MEMENTO DOMINE DAVID / AVE GRA PLENA DNS TE[CVM]. (“A reminder of Lord David” / ?)
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
EA/StA/6/1C
Notes
Dimensions: 2 × 1 ¼ in. SW I, p.84.