Michael Sarantenos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the globus cruciger and the sceptre. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the globus cruciger and the sceptre. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (likely with a cross above). Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ̣Γ̣
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΣΑΡΑΝΤΙ̣Ν̣
ΓΡΑΜΜ
ΑΤ.
σφραγ(ὶς) Μιχαὴλ Σαραντίνου γραμμάτω(ν)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2913 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2617. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ Σαραντίνου γραμμάτων.
Seal of Michael Sarantenos' letters.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)