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Anonymous (twelfth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Half-length of the Virgin orans. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Half-length of Saint Nicholas, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Ν̣|..|Ο̣Λ|Α|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ικ]όλαο(ς).

 

Obverse

Half-length of the Virgin orans. Sigla preserved at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.

Reverse

Half-length of Saint Nicholas, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Ν̣|..|Ο̣Λ|Α|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ν[ικ]όλαο(ς).

 

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1799
Diameter 23.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, 5.49. 

Bibliography

  • Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)