John nephew (of the bishop) of Makre (tenth century)
Obverse
Bust of St. George, details somewhat unclear, but he seems to be dressed in clerical garb and holds a martyr's cross before him. Inscription in two columns: |γ|ε|ρ|γ,: Ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of St. George, details somewhat unclear, but he seems to be dressed in clerical garb and holds a martyr's cross before him. Inscription in two columns: |γ|ε|ρ|γ,: Ὁ ἅ(γιος) Γεώργ(ιος). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, the final letter between horizontal bars. Border of dots.
κε̅,
ι̅τα
νεψιοτ
μακρη
Σ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οήθει) Ἰω(άννῃ) τῷ ἀνεψιo τῖ(ς) Μάκρης
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1627 |
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Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
Previous Editions | DO Seals 5 no. 102.1. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Ἰωάννῃ τῷ ἀνεψιο τῖς Μάκρης.
Lord, help John, nephew (of the bishop) of Makre.
Bibliography
- Catalogue of Byzantine Seals at Dumbarton Oaks and in the Fogg Museum of Art, Volume 5: The East (continued), Constantinople and Environs, Unknown Locations, Addenda, Uncertain Readings (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
It is not obvious whether this seal refers to Makre of Lycia or its homonym, the maritime city of Makre situated opposite the island of Samothrace.