Anonymous (eleventh century)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅-Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length figure of St. Demetrios holding lance in right hand and shield in left. Sigla on either side: |Δ|Η-Μ|ΗΤ|ΡΙΟ|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: Μ̅-Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length figure of St. Demetrios holding lance in right hand and shield in left. Sigla on either side: |Δ|Η-Μ|ΗΤ|ΡΙΟ|Σ : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1789 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.99. |
Commentary
The symmetrical, cascading linear folds flanking the Mother of God's face are similar to those engraved on other seals of the late eleventh and early twelfth centuries; see also BZS.1955.1.1864.