People of Medieval Scotland
1093 - 1371

Seal-Matrix: Walter Stewart, son of Alan (d.1177) (counterseal)

Owner
Walter Stewart (I), son of Alan (d.1177)
Matrix Shape
oval
Image description (obverse)
Counterseal from an antique *intaglio* gem. The seal depicts a hero leaning against a pillar, holding a flat before him on a long staff; there is a horse to *sinister*. There is a plinth below and a roof-line overhead.
Image description (reverse)
Legend (obverse)
. . . . VNE . . . EX . . . . . GEI . . . NG’ SIGILLVM
Legend (reverse)
Catalogue
P/Stew/1C
Notes
Dimensions: 1 7/8 × 1 3/8 in. SW III, p.600.