Anonymous, 11th century. Seal (Lead, 22 mm, 6.38 g, 12 h). Θ / IⲰ / O - XP/COCT/OM, Half length nimbate bust of John Chrysostomos, raising his right hand in blessing and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. O XЄPЄTIC/MOC The Annunciation: the Virgin, nimbate, standing in three quarter profile to the right, holding a spindle in her raised right hand, facing the angel Gabriel, nimbate, standing to the left, raising his left hand in a gesture of speech and holding a trefoil sceptre in his right hand. Unpublished in the standard references. An exceptionally well preserved small seal showing a lovely Annunciation scene. Good extremely fine.