George Drosos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla: ΘΥ̣ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Indeterminate border.
ΓΕΡΓ,
ΔΡΟΣΙ...
ΑΓΝΗΤ̣...
ΔΡΟΣΟΝ̣
Γεώργ(ιον) δρόσι[σον], Ἁγνή, τ[ὸν] Δρόσον
Obverse
Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla: ΘΥ̣ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Indeterminate border.
ΓΕΡΓ,
ΔΡΟΣΙ...
ΑΓΝΗΤ̣...
ΔΡΟΣΟΝ̣
Γεώργ(ιον) δρόσι[σον], Ἁγνή, τ[ὸν] Δρόσον
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.134 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 236. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Γεώργιον δρόσισον, Ἀγνή, τὸν Δρόσον.
Holy one, sprinkle the dew of your grace on George Drosos.
Commentary
See PBW: Georgios 108, and the comments to BZS.1958.106.4498. The inscription consists of a twelve-syllable verse featuring a play on words with the owner's name and the word for "dew."