Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St John the Baptist, blessing with his right hand and holding a closed scroll with his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι̅|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(όδρομος).
Obverse
Τhe Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
St John the Baptist, blessing with his right hand and holding a closed scroll with his left. Inscription in two columns: |Ι̅|Ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρ(όδρομος).
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5617 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.26. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)