Anonymous (thirteenth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God orans. Sigla: ̅Θ. : 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 left. Inscription in two columns: |Ν̣Ι̣|Κ̣|Ο̣Λ|Α|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3365 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, 5.65. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)