Azales/Zoula (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion. Before her is a bust of Christ with nimbus cruciform and surrounded by oval aureole. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Linear border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Linear border.
- ζ - λ - ο - υ
Ἀζάλου/Ζούλα
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion. Before her is a bust of Christ with nimbus cruciform and surrounded by oval aureole. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Linear border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Linear border.
- ζ - λ - ο - υ
Ἀζάλου/Ζούλα
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.264 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1234. |
Translation
Ἀζάλου/Ζούλα.
(Seal of) Azales/Zoula.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The name within the reverse monogram is seemingly of foreign origin, and perhaps, a female name; Azales is a Semitic name.