Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross of dots above and below. Border of dots.
λο
γουσ
φυλτ
τε
λόγους φύλαττε
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A cross of dots above and below. Border of dots.
λο
γουσ
φυλτ
τε
λόγους φύλαττε
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a decoration above and below. Border of dots.
του
λεοντ,
λογε
τοῦ Λέοντ(ος) ὦ Λόγε
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.33 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1332. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
λόγους φύλαττε τοῦ Λέοντος, ὦ Λόγε.
O Word of God, protect the words of Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription consists of a simple yet nicely crafted metrical verse beginning and ending with the word Logos supplying two meanings.