Michael (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Michael standing, holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus in his left. Epigraphy on either side: μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between ornaments above. Border of dots.
γραασ
σραγιζ
προσυσ
ομνυ
μου
γραφὰς σφραγίζω προσφυῶς ὁμωνύμου
Obverse
St. Michael standing, holding the sceptre in his right hand and the globus in his left. Epigraphy on either side: μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between ornaments above. Border of dots.
γραασ
σραγιζ
προσυσ
ομνυ
μου
γραφὰς σφραγίζω προσφυῶς ὁμωνύμου
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4701 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm; field: 19.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 477. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω προσφυῶς ὁμωνύμου.
It is fitting that I seal the letters of my namesake.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Interestingly, it is the saint depicted on the obverse, and not the owner of the seal, who is speaking.