John (son of?) Dometios (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Lion, turned toward right with animal (seemingly a snake) in its mouth; above it, a cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΙΝΟΥΩ
Ἰωάννου
Obverse
Lion, turned toward right with animal (seemingly a snake) in its mouth; above it, a cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΙΝΟΥΩ
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
ΕΙΜΟΤΥ
Δομετίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4491 |
---|---|
Diameter | 22.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1378. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου (υἱοῦ) Δομετίου
(Seal of) John (son of?) Dometios.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
While the relationship between the two names is unclear, the obverse is likely indicated by the presence of the lion, and thus, indicates the name on that side as the seal owner's personal name and the reverse as the patronymic. See John W. Nesbitt, "Double names on early Byzantine lead seals," DOP 31 (1977), 109-121.