John (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing on a suppedion and holding the Child with her right arm. Sigla visible at right only: θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of thick dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of thick dots.
σκε
ποισπ.
ναγνΕ̣
ι̅σοΝ̣
λο
σκέποις, π[ά]ναγνε, Ἰω(άννην) σὸν δούλο(ν)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing on a suppedion and holding the Child with her right arm. Sigla visible at right only: θυ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of thick dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of thick dots.
σκε
ποισπ.
ναγνΕ̣
ι̅σοΝ̣
λο
σκέποις, π[ά]ναγνε, Ἰω(άννην) σὸν δούλο(ν)
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3718 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2147. |
Translation
σκέποις, πάναγνε, Ἰωάννην σὸν οἰκέτην.
May you protect, all-holy One, your servant John.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary