For centuries the Byzantines, from humble monks and laymen to highly placed grandees and emperors, used lead seals to “lock” official and private correspondence and to validate or authenticate documents. The details contained on the thousands of seals preserve and shed light on many aspects of the Byzantine world.
This site offers a new way to visualize and explore the over 15,000 Seals contained in the Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Seals Online Catalogue. Let’s explore!
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