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Seal of John archibishop of Bulgaria (XII c.)

Seal of John archibishop of Bulgaria (XII c.)

1143 - 1164

Hadrian-John

Byzantine

Obv.: The Annunciation: Gabriel approaches the Virgin, who is seated on a throne at r. and seems to be holding a spindle. Vertical inscription in center. Border of dots. Rev.: inscription of six lines, cross above. Border of dots.

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Byzantine period

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