Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
St Peter, standing at left, and St Paul, standing at right, embracing. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Π||Τ|Ρ̣|Α̣|ΛΥ|Ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Πέτρ(ος) - ὁ ἅ(γιος) Παύλο(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
The Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
St Peter, standing at left, and St Paul, standing at right, embracing. Inscription in two columns: ̣|Π||Τ|Ρ̣|Α̣|ΛΥ|Ο : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Πέτρ(ος) - ὁ ἅ(γιος) Παύλο(ς). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2742 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.39. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The letters ΛΥ in Paul’s name are reversed in position.