Nikephoros Gabras (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne with the Child in her lap. On either side, the sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne with the Child in her lap. On either side, the sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
νικηΦο
ρουσφρ
σμγρ.
τυγχν
Νικηφόρου σφράγισμα Γαβρ[ᾶ] τυγχάνω
Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1156 |
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Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1498. |
Translation
Νικηφόρου σφράγισμα Γαβρᾶ τυγχάνω.
I happen to be the seal of Nikephoros Gabras.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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