John Diogenes (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ
ΓΙΣΙ̅
ΤΟΙΟ
ΓΕΝΟΣ
σφραγὶς Ἰω(άννου) τοῦ Διογένους
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ
ΓΙΣΙ̅
ΤΟΙΟ
ΓΕΝΟΣ
σφραγὶς Ἰω(άννου) τοῦ Διογένους
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.359 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Ἰωάννου τοῦ Διογένους.
Seal of John Diogenes.
Bibliography
- Sceaux byzantins de la collection D. Theodoridis: Les sceaux patronymiques (Open in Zotero)