Gregory (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
John the Baptist, his right hand raised, holding a scroll in his left hand. Traces of epigraphy on the right: ΜΟ|Σ: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρο]μος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
....ΡΜ̣
Σ̣ΚΕΠΕ
...ΓΟΡΑ
Τ̣Σ̣
Λ
[Πρόδ]ρ(ο)μ[ε], σκέπε [Γρη]γορᾷ τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
Obverse
John the Baptist, his right hand raised, holding a scroll in his left hand. Traces of epigraphy on the right: ΜΟ|Σ: [ὁ ἅ(γιος) Ἰω(άννης) ὁ Πρόδρο]μος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
....ΡΜ̣
Σ̣ΚΕΠΕ
...ΓΟΡΑ
Τ̣Σ̣
Λ
[Πρόδ]ρ(ο)μ[ε], σκέπε [Γρη]γορᾷ τῷ σῷ δούλῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3664 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1831. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Πρόδρομε, σκέπε Γρηγορᾷ τῷ σῷ δούλῳ.
Forerunner, protect your servant Gregory.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)