Michael Kamateros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion before her. Traces of sigla: ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Indeterminate border.
ΟΗ
ΤΣ
.ΛΜΙΤ
ΚΑΜΑΤΗ
Ρ
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοή[θει] τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ Μιχ(αὴλ) τῷ Καματηρῷ
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion before her. Traces of sigla: ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Indeterminate border.
ΟΗ
ΤΣ
.ΛΜΙΤ
ΚΑΜΑΤΗ
Ρ
[Κ(ύρι)ε] βοή[θει] τῷ σῷ [δ]ούλῳ Μιχ(αὴλ) τῷ Καματηρῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4451 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Μιχαὴλ τῷ Καματηρῷ.
Lord, help your servant Michael Kamateros.
Bibliography
- Corpus of Byzantine Seals from Bulgaria (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Jordanov lists several groups of seals bearing the name Michael Kamateros, which may or may not have belonged to the same individual. Jordanov, Corpus II, no. 256. Related seals in the Dumbarton Oaks collection are listed below. See also PBW: Michael 20477.