John Smeniotes (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The Koimesis (Dormition) of the Virgin. Epigraphy above: ηκιμη..σ : ἡ Κίμη[σι]ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ι̅
.ργισ
.τσμε
..̣τ
Ἰω(άννου) [σ]φρ(ά)γισ[μ]α τοῦ Σμε[νι]ώτου
Obverse
The Koimesis (Dormition) of the Virgin. Epigraphy above: ηκιμη..σ : ἡ Κίμη[σι]ς. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ι̅
.ργισ
.τσμε
..̣τ
Ἰω(άννου) [σ]φρ(ά)γισ[μ]α τοῦ Σμε[νι]ώτου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.686 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1074. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου σφράγισμα τοῦ Σμενιώτου.
Seal of John Smeniotes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This is likely the same John Smeniotes who appears in the correspondence of John Tzetzes in 1146 and 1150: see PBW : Ioannes 493.