Michael chartophylax (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross of dots. Border of dots.
Μλ̣
δεσποιν,
χαρτοφ,
σκεπ,
Μ(ι)χ(αή)λ, ὦ δέσποιν(α), χαρτοφ(ύλακα) σκέπ(οις)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Sigla: Μ̅θ̅: Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross of dots. Border of dots.
Μλ̣
δεσποιν,
χαρτοφ,
σκεπ,
Μ(ι)χ(αή)λ, ὦ δέσποιν(α), χαρτοφ(ύλακα) σκέπ(οις)
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.471 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1453. |
Translation
Μιχαήλ, ὦ δέσποινα, χαρτοφύλακα σκέποις.
Lady, may you protect the chartophylax Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary