Anonymous (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Half-length portrait of the Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̣̅ – Θ̅.: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Half length image of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: Ο|Α|ΓΙ|Ο|Σ̣ – Ν|Ι|ΚΟ|Λ|Ο : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length portrait of the Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̣̅ – Θ̅.: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Half length image of St Nicholas blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book in his left. Inscription in two columns: Ο|Α|ΓΙ|Ο|Σ̣ – Ν|Ι|ΚΟ|Λ|Ο : ὁ ἅγιος Νικόλαο(ς). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1043 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.77. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)