John Komnenos, sebastos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
St Demetrios standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription of either side: Ο|Α|ΓΙ|Ο|ΣΔΗ|ΜΗ|ΤΡΙ|ΟΣ: ὁ ἅγιος Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ
ΣΕΑΣΤΟΥ
ΚΟΜ
Ι̣̣Α
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Κομνηνοῦ Ἰωάννου
Obverse
St Demetrios standing, holding a spear and shield. Inscription of either side: Ο|Α|ΓΙ|Ο|ΣΔΗ|ΜΗ|ΤΡΙ|ΟΣ: ὁ ἅγιος Δημήτριος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΦΡΑΓΙΣ
ΣΕΑΣΤΟΥ
ΚΟΜ
Ι̣̣Α
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Κομνηνοῦ Ἰωάννου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.667 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2828. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σεβαστοῦ Κομνηνοῦ Ἰωάννου.
Seal of the sebastos John Komnenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
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Commentary
John Komnenos (ca. 1073-1136) was the son of Isaac Komnenos, brother of the emperor Alexios I Komnenos. See PBW : Ioannes 128.