Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ; flanking Christ’s head within nimbus: Ι̣Σ̣̅χΣ̣̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστό)]ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of St Panteleimon; his right hand is obscured; while holding an uncertain object in his left hand, most likely a medicine box. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Π|Α̣Ν̣Τ̣|Ε̣|Λ,|ΗΜ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Παντελ(ε)ήμ(ων).
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ; flanking Christ’s head within nimbus: Ι̣Σ̣̅χΣ̣̅ : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστό)]ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Bust of St Panteleimon; his right hand is obscured; while holding an uncertain object in his left hand, most likely a medicine box. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Π|Α̣Ν̣Τ̣|Ε̣|Λ,|ΗΜ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Παντελ(ε)ήμ(ων).
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1896 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.123. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)