Christopher sebastophoros (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Annunciation scene, with the angel Gabriel approaching the Virgin from the left. Illegible traces of an inscription above. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
ΟΡΣΡΑ
ΓΙΣΜΑΣΕ
ΑΟΟ
ΡΟΥ
Χριστοφόρου σφράγισμα σεβαστοφόρου
Obverse
Annunciation scene, with the angel Gabriel approaching the Virgin from the left. Illegible traces of an inscription above. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΧΡΙΣΤΟ
ΟΡΣΡΑ
ΓΙΣΜΑΣΕ
ΑΟΟ
ΡΟΥ
Χριστοφόρου σφράγισμα σεβαστοφόρου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4002 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions |
Translation
Χριστοφόρου σφράγισμα σεβαστοφόρου.
Seal of the sebastophoros Christopher.
Commentary
This seal should be included in Wassiliou-Seibt's catalogue of metrical seals.