Gennadios chartoularios (seventh century)
Obverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Wreath border.
ΓΕΝΝΑ
Ι
ΛΤ
.Υ
Γενναδίου δούλου τοῦ Θεοῦ
Obverse
Inscription in four lines with cross above. Wreath border.
ΓΕΝΝΑ
Ι
ΛΤ
.Υ
Γενναδίου δούλου τοῦ Θεοῦ
Reverse
Two horses facing each other, the one on the left standing, the one on the right with his head to the ground, apparently grazing. In field above, cruciform monogram between two crosses. Wreath border.
ΙΛΟΡΤΥΧ
χαρτουλαρίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4486 |
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Diameter | 28.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1380. |
Translation
Γενναδίου δούλου τοῦ Θεοῦ χαρτουλαρίου.
(Seal of) Gennadios, servant of Christ, chartoularios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This seal is parallel to BZS.1951.31.5.3289, but from a different boulloterion than BZS.1958.106.5479.