Anonymous (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Half-length portrait of the Virgin holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅–ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(έο)υ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length portrait of St John the Theologian, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι|ΟΘ|ΟΛ|Ο|Γ|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Θεολόγο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length portrait of the Virgin holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅–ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(έο)υ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length portrait of St John the Theologian, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι|ΟΘ|ΟΛ|Ο|Γ|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Θεολόγο(ς). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1791 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 9.7. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)