★ The Dormition Of The Virgin ★
BYZANTINE SEALS. Uncertain (12th-13th century).
Obv: MP - Θ / IC - XC.
Christ standing facing, head left and The Virgin Mary standing facing, head right.
Rev: The Dormition of the Virgin. The Virgin is lying on a couch, head to right. To her right and left saints. In the center Christ stands behind the couch, holding her soul, represented as a child, in his right arm. Above, two angels flank a sign, possibly the Holy Spirit.
DOC -.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 13.35 g.
Diameter: 28 mm.
Price realized | 425 EUR 8 bids |
Starting price | 200 EUR |
Estimate | 250 EUR |