John Demas (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, turned slightly to her right. Traces of sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription in columns on either side: η|α|γι|οσ|ο|ρι|τ : ἡ Ἁγιοσορίτ[ισσα]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
̅
θ̣υ̅σκεπε
ι̅τοδη
μα
Μῆ(τε)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ, σκέπε Ἰω(άννῃ) το Δέμᾳ
Obverse
The Mother of God (Hagiosoritissa) standing, turned slightly to her right. Traces of sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Inscription in columns on either side: η|α|γι|οσ|ο|ρι|τ : ἡ Ἁγιοσορίτ[ισσα]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
̅
θ̣υ̅σκεπε
ι̅τοδη
μα
Μῆ(τε)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ, σκέπε Ἰω(άννῃ) το Δέμᾳ
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4170 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1434. |
Translation
Μῆτερ Θεοῦ, σκέπε Ἰωάννῃ το Δέμᾳ.
Mother of God, protect John Demas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary