Theopemptos Gaitanes (?) (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, a decoration above. Border of dots.
του
γιτν,
θεοπεμ̣
π̣τ
τοῦ Γαΐταν(η) Θεοπέμπτου
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a row of pellets below. Border of dots.
σφρ
γιστυγ
χν
σφραγὶς τυγχάνω
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross, a decoration above. Border of dots.
του
γιτν,
θεοπεμ̣
π̣τ
τοῦ Γαΐταν(η) Θεοπέμπτου
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a row of pellets below. Border of dots.
σφρ
γιστυγ
χν
σφραγὶς τυγχάνω
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3110 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
τοῦ Γαΐτανη Θεοπέμπτου σφραγὶς τυγχάνω.
I am the seal of Theopemptos Gaitanes.
Commentary
The reading of the second line of the obverse poses problems. What we read as Gaitanes could be a family name, or perhaps a placename to be identified as a bishopric.
The inscription appears to be metrical in intent if not in result (it has thirteen syllables) and should be added to the catalogue of metrical seals assembled by Wassiliou-Seibt.