177, Lot: 226. Estimate $75. Sold for $180. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Uncertain issuer. Circa 10th or 11th century. PB Seal (21mm, 4.69 g, 12h). Facing bust of Virgin (the Theotokos), orans, with medallion of Christ child before her chest / Legend in six lines. Cf. BLS II 764 (for type); DOCBS -. Fine, some encrustation, damage at 6 o’clock.