Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ΟΥΤΙ
ΝΟΣΣΦΡ
ΓΙΣΕΙΜΙ
οὗτινος σφραγίς εἰμι
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΤΗΝ
ΓΡΦΗΝ
ΛΕΠΝ
ΝΟΕΙ
τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων νόει
Obverse
Inscription of three lines beginning with a cross. Decoration below. Border of dots.
ΟΥΤΙ
ΝΟΣΣΦΡ
ΓΙΣΕΙΜΙ
οὗτινος σφραγίς εἰμι
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
ΤΗΝ
ΓΡΦΗΝ
ΛΕΠΝ
ΝΟΕΙ
τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων νόει
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.2896 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1744. |
Translation
οὗτινος σφραγίς εἰμι τὴν γραφὴν βλέπων νόει.
Find out whose seal I am by looking at the letter.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This metrical inscription is made up of two seven-syllable hemistichs.