John George (seventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing. Christ is on her chest, also nimbate. Inscription in two columns to left and right: .|Ω|Α|ΝΝ|Ο|Υ. Wreath border.
Ἰωάννου
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin, nimbate, facing. Christ is on her chest, also nimbate. Inscription in two columns to left and right: .|Ω|Α|ΝΝ|Ο|Υ. Wreath border.
Ἰωάννου
Reverse
Cruciform monogram. Wreath border.
γ - ε - ι - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Γεωργίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.214 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1162. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου Γεωργίου.
(Seal of) John George.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos does not seem to interpret two distinct owners of this seal but one owner with a double name; either seems possible, though the latter is likely more so because there is no indicator of καὶ.