Michael Belissariotes (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: |Ν|Ι|ΚΟΛ|Α|Ο|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑΓΙΣ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΤΕΛΙΣΣΑ
ΡΙΤΟΥ
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βελισσαριώτου
Obverse
Bust of St Nicholas holding the book and offering a blessing. Epigraphy on either side: |Ν|Ι|ΚΟΛ|Α|Ο|Σ: ὁ ἅ(γιος) Νικόλαος. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑΓΙΣ
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ
ΤΕΛΙΣΣΑ
ΡΙΤΟΥ
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βελισσαριώτου
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4012 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 17.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2624. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βελισσαριώτου.
Seal of Michael Belissariotes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
On the identity of the owner, attested as a judge (among other offices) active in the late twelfth century, see Wassiliou-Seibt's commentary.