Lead seal. On the obverse, legend of 4 lines preceded by a cross and followed by decorative elements on a separate line; border of dots. on the reverse, legend of 5 lines beginning with a cross and preceded by decorative elements on a separate line; border of dots. Obverse: + Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ...
Seal of John Triakontaphyllus, head of palace (curopalates)
Scope & Content:
Lead seal. Obverse: St Demetrius on the left and St Nicholas on the right, both standing facing. St Demetrius is in military garb, holding a spear in the right hand and a shield in the left; St Nicholas is in ecclesiastical garb, wearing a long tunic (chiton) and holding the Gospel in his left ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Greek, Ancient
Date Range:
4th quarter of the 11th century - first quarter of the 12th century