Basil (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, her arms raised and turned slightly toward the manus Dei at right. Sigla at left and right: ̣̅Θ̅Υ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, preceded by cross decoration. Border of dots.
ΓΡΑΦΑΣ
ΣΦΡΑΓΙ
ΚΑΙΛΟΓΣ
ΑΣΙΛΕΙ̣
ΟΥ
γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) καὶ λόγους Βασιλείου
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God, her arms raised and turned slightly toward the manus Dei at right. Sigla at left and right: ̣̅Θ̅Υ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, preceded by cross decoration. Border of dots.
ΓΡΑΦΑΣ
ΣΦΡΑΓΙ
ΚΑΙΛΟΓΣ
ΑΣΙΛΕΙ̣
ΟΥ
γραφὰς σφραγίζ(ω) καὶ λόγους Βασιλείου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1613 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω καὶ λόγους Βασιλείου.
I seal the letters and correspondence of Basil.