Anonymous (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Demetrios in military costume holding a lance in his right hand and holding a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Α|ΓΙ|Ο,Δ|Η|ΜΗ|ΤΡΙ|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St Demetrios in military costume holding a lance in his right hand and holding a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Α|ΓΙ|Ο,Δ|Η|ΜΗ|ΤΡΙ|Ο|Σ : ὁ ἅγιο(ς) Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4156 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.103. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Parallel to Istanbul, no. 10.6.