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Lead Seal of Anna Doukaina, Sebaste
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Obv. Bust of the Virgin orans, the medallion of the Christ Child on her breast.
in upper field to left and right of virgin, inscribed in Greek (Mother of God)
Rev. metrical, four lines, Greek inscription (Mother of God, help Anna Doukaina, sebaste)
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics
George Zacos Istanbul Turkey Collector.
Spink & Son Ltd. 1998 1998. Auction 1998 lot 40
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum David M. Robinson Fund
Title: Lead Seal of Anna Doukaina, Sebaste
Description:
Obv.
Bust of the Virgin orans, the medallion of the Christ Child on her breast.
in upper field to left and right of virgin, inscribed in Greek (Mother of God)
Rev.
metrical, four lines, Greek inscription (Mother of God, help Anna Doukaina, sebaste).
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