Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ – Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps, flanked by four letters. Inscription: | – Χ|Π : φ(ῶς) Χ(ριστοῦ) φ(αίνει) π(άσι): "the Light of Christ shines upon all." Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Mother of God orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ – Θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Patriarchal cross on three steps, flanked by four letters. Inscription: | – Χ|Π : φ(ῶς) Χ(ριστοῦ) φ(αίνει) π(άσι): "the Light of Christ shines upon all." Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3642bis |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.137. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)