Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Annunciation. The angel Gabriel approaches from the left, holding a staff. No sigla visible. In the bottom right, an inscription: χερ,|Sχρ|τομ|ν : Χέρ(ε), (κε)χαρ(ι)τομ(έ)ν(η). Border of dots.
Reverse
The Virgin seated, holding a ball of thread, and looking to her right. Traces of epigraphy at right: τ|σ̣ : [ὁ Κ(ύριο)ς με]τὰ σοῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Annunciation. The angel Gabriel approaches from the left, holding a staff. No sigla visible. In the bottom right, an inscription: χερ,|Sχρ|τομ|ν : Χέρ(ε), (κε)χαρ(ι)τομ(έ)ν(η). Border of dots.
Reverse
The Virgin seated, holding a ball of thread, and looking to her right. Traces of epigraphy at right: τ|σ̣ : [ὁ Κ(ύριο)ς με]τὰ σοῦ. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4097 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Condition | Chipped and corroded. |
Commentary
An interestingly conceived depiction of the Annunciation, the seal functioning almost as a diptych with the angel Gabriel on one side, the Virgin on the other. Turning the seal on a vertical axis unites the scene and the epigraphy (Luke I: 26: Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee).