Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Virgin orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: . – Θ̣̅ : [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Sigla flanking head of Christ (within nimbus): ι̣σ̣̅.. : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστὸ)ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length figure of Saint George holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Γ|. – Ο|Ρ̣|Γ̣|, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γ[ε]όργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Half-length figure of the Virgin orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: . – Θ̣̅ : [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Sigla flanking head of Christ (within nimbus): ι̣σ̣̅.. : Ἰ(ησοῦ)ς [Χ(ριστὸ)ς]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Half-length figure of Saint George holding a spear in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Γ|. – Ο|Ρ̣|Γ̣|, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γ[ε]όργ(ιος). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1785 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, no. 10.96. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)