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Anonymous (twelfth century, first half)

 
 

Obverse

Half-length figure of the Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla:   – Θ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Half-length figure of St George holding a spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Γ|Ε – |. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώ[ρ](γιος). Indeterminate border.

Obverse

Half-length figure of the Virgin orans with a medallion of Christ before her. Sigla:   – Θ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.

Reverse

Half-length figure of St George holding a spear in his right hand and shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Γ|Ε – |. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώ[ρ](γιος). Indeterminate border.

Accession number BZS.1947.2.1786
Diameter 18.0 mm; field: 12.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, no. 10.101.

Bibliography

  • Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)