Pothos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
λο
γνπε
Φυκ
λόγων πέφυκα
Obverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
λο
γνπε
Φυκ
λόγων πέφυκα
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, decorations above and below. Border of dots.
γρΦ,
σφργισ
ποθου
(καὶ) γραφ(ῶν) σφραγὶς Πόθου
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2548 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 11.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1336. |
Translation
λόγων πέφυκα καὶ γραφῶν σφραγὶς Πόθου.
I am the seal of the words and letters of Pothos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
As Wassilou-Seibt notes, it is not certain whether Pothos is the owner's Christian or family name.