Anonymous (eleventh century)
Obverse
Scene of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple (Presentation of the Virgin). Border of dots.
Obverse
Scene of the Entry of the Most Holy Theotokos into the Temple (Presentation of the Virgin). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in six lines. Border of dots.
ΟΥ
ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ
ΕΙΜΙΤΗΝ
ΓΡΑΦΗΝ
ΒΛΕΠΩΝ
ΝΟΕΙ
Οὕ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων νόει
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1861 |
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Diameter | 33.0 mm; field: 28.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1708z. |
Translation
Οὕ σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων νόει.
Find out whose seal I am by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllable.