John protospatharios and protonotarios (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God in profile, raising her hands towards the manus Dei. Details indistinct. No sigla visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σφργ,
ιΣπθ
Νοτ
ριου
σφραγὶ(ς) Ἰω(άννου) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίου) (καὶ) (πρωτο)νοταρίου
Obverse
The Mother of God in profile, raising her hands towards the manus Dei. Details indistinct. No sigla visible. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
σφργ,
ιΣπθ
Νοτ
ριου
σφραγὶ(ς) Ἰω(άννου) (πρωτο)σπαθ(αρίου) (καὶ) (πρωτο)νοταρίου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2073 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Ἰωάννου πρωτοσπαθαρίου καὶ πρωτονοταρίου.
Seal of John, protospatharios and protonotarios.