Anonymous (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Half-length of the Virgin orans. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̣: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of St Nicholas, with his right hand blessing and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι̣|ΚΟ̣Λ||ΟΣ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1865 |
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Diameter | 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, 5.54. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)