Theodore (sixth/seventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Sophia, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, orans with hands uplifted in supplication. In vertical columns to left and right, inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: ἡ ἅγια Σοφία. All within incuse circle.
Obverse
Standing figure of St. Sophia, facing, nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, orans with hands uplifted in supplication. In vertical columns to left and right, inscription: Η|ΑΓ|Ι|ΑΣ|ΟΦ|Ι|Α: ἡ ἅγια Σοφία. All within incuse circle.
Reverse
Cruciform monogram within incuse circle.
δ - ε - θ - ο - ρ - υ - ω
Θεοδώρου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.243 |
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Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Zacos-Veglery, no. 1278. |
Translation
Θεοδώρου.
(Seal of) Theodore.
Bibliography
- Byzantine Lead Seals, Vol. 1 (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Zacos mentions that Laurent (Corpus V/1, no. 49) considers the image of St. Sophia as an indicator that the seal's owner served in the Church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; it is likely that this Theodore was some sort of Church official, though he gives no titles or offices.