Theodore Narsites, magistros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Traces of epigraphy on either side: Θ|ΕΟ|Ρ: [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδ(ω)ρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Σ̣ΦΡΑΓΙ.
Μ̣ΑΓΙΣ.Ρ
ΘΕΟΔΟΡ.
ΝΑΡΣΙ
Τ
σφραγὶ[ς] μαγίσ[τ]ρ[ου] Θεοδόρ[ου] Ναρσίτου
Obverse
Bust of St Theodore holding a spear and shield. Traces of epigraphy on either side: Θ|ΕΟ|Ρ: [ὁ ἅ(γιος)] Θεόδ(ω)ρ(ος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
Σ̣ΦΡΑΓΙ.
Μ̣ΑΓΙΣ.Ρ
ΘΕΟΔΟΡ.
ΝΑΡΣΙ
Τ
σφραγὶ[ς] μαγίσ[τ]ρ[ου] Θεοδόρ[ου] Ναρσίτου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1223 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2563. |
Translation
σφραγὶς μαγίστρου Θεοδόρου Ναρσίτου.
Seal of the magistros Theodore Narsites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The owner's family name may show a connection with the well known monastery, τὰ Ναρσοῦ, studied by P. Gautier in REB 34 (1976), 103-106.