John (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Traces of lettering at left: γ|.ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γ[ε]ό[ργιος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
μαρτ,
.κεπα
.οοικε̣
.ι
μάτρ(υς), [σ]κέπα[σ]ο(ν) οἰκέ[τ(ην)] Ἰω(άννην)
Obverse
Bust of St. George holding a spear and shield. Details indistinct. Traces of lettering at left: γ|.ο : [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Γ[ε]ό[ργιος]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
μαρτ,
.κεπα
.οοικε̣
.ι
μάτρ(υς), [σ]κέπα[σ]ο(ν) οἰκέ[τ(ην)] Ἰω(άννην)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1528 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1384. |
Translation
μάτρυς, σκέπασον οἰκέτην Ἰωάννην.
Martyr, protect your servant John.
Commentary
The reading of this seal, and even the owner's name, are by no means certain. In his typewritten catalogue of the Shaw catalogue, Father Laurent recorded the owner's name as Michael.