Anonymous (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans. Sigla: ̣̅Θ̣Υ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Nicholas, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |ΝΗ̣|Κ̣,Λ||Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νηκ(ό)λαο(ς). Border of dots.
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3389 |
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Diameter | 19.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, 5.60. |
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)