t It would appear that symbolic designs on ecclesiastical seals were introduced about the close of
the previous century. — "Laing's Seals," Preface, p. xiv.
X "Ancient Mysteries Described," Hone, 1823, opposite p. 138. § "Ceramio Art," J. B.
Waring, London, 1875. II Button's "Sigilla." MS. in Society of Antiquaries* Muieum, Edinburgh.
DONE JOHN BONALDA. 113

To thia the remark is added — " Drawn from an impression communicated by
William Rose, Esquire, of MontcofFer, near Banff. Upon the label is written,
* James, Prior of Pluscardine in 1519/ Mr Rose informs me he has the Charter
to which the Seal belongs." The broken impression which we found at Duff
House belongs to a document of date 1558.
