★ A beautiful representation of the Mother of God ★

Anonymous, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 25 mm, 10.66 g, 12 h). MHP - ΘV Mother of God enthroned, nimbate, holding infant Christ. Rev. +૪ CΦPAΓ, / ЄIMI THN / ΓPAΦHN / ΓNⲰCH / RΛEΠ, (“Observe the document to know whose seal I am”) in five lines. Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus 1711γ. A beautiful representation of the Mother of God in high style, combined with a charming anonymous legend. Very fine.