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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1951.31.5.1737
People
Leo III, Byzantine (r. 717-720; co-r. 720-741)
Constantine V, Byzantine (r. 720-775)
Title
Seal of the Imperial Kommerkia of the Strategia of the Thrakesioi
Classification
Seals
Work Type
seal
Date
741-42 CE
Period
Byzantine period, Early
Culture
Byzantine
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/73136

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Lead
Metal
Pb
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
26.76 g

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DOSeals 3, 2.31

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore
Accession Year
1951
Object Number
1951.31.5.1737
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Busts of two bearded emperors (Leo III and Constantine V), holding a staff cross with rectangular basis between them. Wreath border.
Rev.: Inscription on seven lines. Wreath border.

Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 3620 University Study Gallery, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 01/17/2017 - 05/08/2017

Verification Level

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