Azales/Zoula (sixth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion. Before her is a bust of Christ with nimbus cruciform and surrounded by oval aureole. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Linear border.
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion. Before her is a bust of Christ with nimbus cruciform and surrounded by oval aureole. In fields to l. and r., crosses. Linear border.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Linear border.
- ζ - λ - ο - υ
Ἀζάλου/Ζούλα
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.264 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1234. |
Translation
Ἀζάλου/Ζούλα.
(Seal of) Azales/Zoula.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The name within the reverse monogram is seemingly of foreign origin, and perhaps, a female name; Azales is a Semitic name.