Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̣̅Θ̣̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
St Basil, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: ||ΑΣ|Ι|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βασίλ(ειος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̣̅Θ̣̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
St Basil, blessing with his right hand and holding a gospel book with his left. Inscription in two columns: ||ΑΣ|Ι|Λ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Βασίλ(ειος). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3075 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.61. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)