Watch List notes:

BYZANTINE SEALS. Theodoros, imperial ostiarios, Circa 10th-11th century. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 23 mm, 12.57 g, 12 h). Facing bust of the Theotokos, raising right hand in benediction. Rev. ΘKE BΘ/ ΘEOΔΩ/PO B OCT/APHON/[..] in five lines. Uncleaned deposits mainly on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.


This depiction of Virgin Mary is much more rare and atypical, compared to the examples where she is depicted orans, with a medallion of Jesus Christ.