Anonymous (eleventh century, first half)
Obverse
Τhe Virgin holding the medallion of Christ. Sigla: ̣ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
St Nicholas, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |.|.Κ̣|Ο̣|Λ̣Α̣|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Νι]κόλαος. Border of dots.
Obverse
Τhe Virgin holding the medallion of Christ. Sigla: ̣ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
St Nicholas, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: |.|.Κ̣|Ο̣|Λ̣Α̣|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) [Νι]κόλαος. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3392 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 9.11. |
| 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)