Anonymous (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Archangel Michael, standing, wearing the imperial loros, holding a scepter in his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left; no visible remains of inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse
St George in military costume, holding a lance in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: .|Γ|.|Ρ|ΓΙ̣| : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γ[ε]ώργιω(ς). Border of dots.
Obverse
The Archangel Michael, standing, wearing the imperial loros, holding a scepter in his right hand and a globus cruciger in his left; no visible remains of inscription. Border of dots.
Reverse
St George in military costume, holding a lance in his right hand and a shield in his left. Inscription in two columns: .|Γ|.|Ρ|ΓΙ̣| : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γ[ε]ώργιω(ς). Border of dots.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4395 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | DO Seals 7, 12.27. |
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 7: The Iconographic Seals (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
It is not possible to identify the archangel on the obverse with certainty as Michael, but since it is very rare to find Gabriel appearing alone, the image is most likely of Michael.