Anonymous (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
St Sabas the Bishop, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Σ̣|Α̣||Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Σάβας. Indeterminate border.
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: Μ̅Θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
St Sabas the Bishop, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Σ̣|Α̣||Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Σάβας. Indeterminate border.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.1906 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.79. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
On the very rare representation of the bishop Sabbas, see the commentary to BZS.1955.1.1904.