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Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin oransSigla: ̣Θ̣̅Υ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots. 

 

Reverse

Bust of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his right. Inscription in two columns: ̣|.|.|..Λ|ΑΟ|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Νικό]λαος. Border of dots.

 

Obverse

Bust of the Virgin oransSigla: ̣Θ̣̅Υ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots. 

 

Reverse

Bust of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his right. Inscription in two columns: ̣|.|.|..Λ|ΑΟ|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Νικό]λαος. Border of dots.

 

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1808
Diameter 22.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, 5.25.

Bibliography

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