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Anonymous (twelfth century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

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

Reverse

Half-length figure of St George in military costume, holding a lance in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Γ|Ε|,.|ΙΟ̣. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώ(ρ)[γ]ιο[ς]. Border of dots.

Obverse

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

Reverse

Half-length figure of St George in military costume, holding a lance in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: |Γ|Ε|,.|ΙΟ̣. : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώ(ρ)[γ]ιο[ς]. Border of dots.

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1766
Diameter 25.0 mm
Previous Editions

DO Seals 7, no 10.109.

Bibliography

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