Joseph Balsamon (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Standing figure (known to be Christ from a parallel specimen). Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟ̣Ι̣Σ̣
ΙΣΗ̣Α̣Λ̣
....ΘΥ̅
ΛΟΓΕ
σκέποις Ἰωσὴφ Βαλ[σαμ]ώ[ν], Θ(εο)ῦ Λόγε
Obverse
Standing figure (known to be Christ from a parallel specimen). Details indistinct. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕΠΟ̣Ι̣Σ̣
ΙΣΗ̣Α̣Λ̣
....ΘΥ̅
ΛΟΓΕ
σκέποις Ἰωσὴφ Βαλ[σαμ]ώ[ν], Θ(εο)ῦ Λόγε
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3105 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2023. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέποις Ἰωσὴφ Βαλσαμών, Θεοῦ Λόγε.
Word of God, may you protect Joseph Balsamon.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)