George Drosos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: Θ. : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΓΕΡΓ,
ΡΟΣΙΣΟΝ
.ΓΝΗΤΟΝ
ΡΟΣΟΝ
Γεώργ(ιον) δρόσισον, [ἁ]γνή, τὸν Δρόσον
Obverse
The Mother of God standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Sigla on either side: Θ. : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΓΕΡΓ,
ΡΟΣΙΣΟΝ
.ΓΝΗΤΟΝ
ΡΟΣΟΝ
Γεώργ(ιον) δρόσισον, [ἁ]γνή, τὸν Δρόσον
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.716 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Γεώργιων δρόσισον, ἁγνή, τὸν Δρόσον.
Lady, sprinkle the dew of your grace on George Drosos.
Commentary
This seal should be included with those featuring this metrical inscription listed in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 236. See also PBW : Georgios 108. Note the wordplay (paronomasia) on the owner's name which echoes the word for "dew"; an English approximation would be "bedew George Dewey."