Leo Gabras (twelfth century)
Obverse
Two standing saints. At left, St. Nicholas, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: νι|κο|λα|ο|σ : Νικόλαος. On the right, St. George holding a spear and shield. Inscription: Γε|ρ|γι|οσ : Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
λεοντα
γαραν
υσγι
νσκεποι
σ
Λέοντα Γαβρᾶν, δυὰς ἁγίων, σκέποις
Obverse
Two standing saints. At left, St. Nicholas, holding the book and offering a blessing. Inscription: νι|κο|λα|ο|σ : Νικόλαος. On the right, St. George holding a spear and shield. Inscription: Γε|ρ|γι|οσ : Γεώργιος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
λεοντα
γαραν
υσγι
νσκεποι
σ
Λέοντα Γαβρᾶν, δυὰς ἁγίων, σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.481 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1252. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Λέοντα Γαβρᾶν, δυὰς ἁγίων, σκέποις.
May you, pair of saints, protect Leo Gabras.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)