John Sgouros (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
γραφασ
σφραγι
σ̣ο̣ν̣
γραφὰς σφράγισον
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
λογσ
ι̅τσ
γ̣ρ̣ˊ
(καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου) τοῦ Σγουρ(οῦ)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
γραφασ
σφραγι
σ̣ο̣ν̣
γραφὰς σφράγισον
Reverse
Inscription of three lines. Border of dots.
λογσ
ι̅τσ
γ̣ρ̣ˊ
(καὶ) λόγους Ἰω(άννου) τοῦ Σγουρ(οῦ)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1820 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 507. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφράγισον καὶ λόγους Ἰωάννου τοῦ Σγουροῦ.
Seal the letters and words of John Sgouros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The absence of iconography makes it difficult to know which tutelary power the owner is addressing.