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Reference (shelfmark) Seal XL 29

Reference (shelfmark):: Seal XL 29
Title:: Seal of the Emperors Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine
Scope & Content:: Lead seal. Obverse: the Mother of God standing, wearing a tunic (chiton) and a veil (maphorion), and holding the Child before her: her left hand is placed on the left shoulder of Christ, her right hand under His feet; cross potent on either side; wreath border. Reverse: bust of Heraclius at l...
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: Latin
Date Range:: c 616-c 625
Extent:: 1 seal

Reference (shelfmark):: Seal XL.29-33
Title:: LEADEN bull of- Heraclius I. and Heraclius Constantine [613-641]. Michael VII. Ducas [1067-1078]. Constantine Lakapinus [1222-1255]. Theodora Ducæna, wife of Michael VIII. Palæologus [1260-1282]. John V. Palæeologus [1341-1391]. Transferred from the Department of Coins and Medals.
Collection Area:: Western Manuscripts
Languages:: English
Date Range:: 613-1391
Extent:: 5 items

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