George Pleures (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Dormition. Inscription above: ηκ : ἡ Κ(οί)μη(σις). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
γεργι
ονπνγ
τονπλευρη
σκεπε
Γεώργιον, Πάναγνε, τὸν Πλευρῆν σκέπε
Obverse
The Dormition. Inscription above: ηκ : ἡ Κ(οί)μη(σις). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
γεργι
ονπνγ
τονπλευρη
σκεπε
Γεώργιον, Πάναγνε, τὸν Πλευρῆν σκέπε
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2438 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Georgios 20144. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Γεώργιον, Πάναγνε, τὸν Πλευρῆν σκέπε.
All-holy One, protect George Pleures.
Commentary
This metrical inscription should be added to the collection assembled by Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden.