George Batatzes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
πεφοικ,
.φραγισ
.εργι
Ατα
πέφοικ(α) [σ]φραγὶς [Γ]εωργίου Βατάτζ(η)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Sigla on either side: |γ|ε|ρ|γ, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
πεφοικ,
.φραγισ
.εργι
Ατα
πέφοικ(α) [σ]φραγὶς [Γ]εωργίου Βατάτζ(η)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1383 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1796. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
πέφοικα σφραγὶς Γεωργίου Βατάτζη.
I am the seal of George Batatzes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
See PBW : Georgios 20235.