Theodora Komnene (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
Partially preserved image of a Byzantine galley with an oar visible at left. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of nine lines. Border of dots.
μ̣̣
Κλε
κ̣Ομ
λσομ
εγλ
ι̣σε
ντοσ
σκλ
ο̣Υ
[σφράγισ]μα [γραφῶν εὐ]κλέου[ς Θεοδώρας] Κομνην[οφυοῦς προσφι]λοῦς ὁμ[οζύγου καὶ τοῦ μ]εγάλου [δουκὸς Ἰσαακ]ίου σεβα[στοκρατοῦ]ντος [εὐθαλοῦ]ς κλά[δ]ου
Obverse
Partially preserved image of a Byzantine galley with an oar visible at left. No epigraphy visible. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of nine lines. Border of dots.
μ̣̣
Κλε
κ̣Ομ
λσομ
εγλ
ι̣σε
ντοσ
σκλ
ο̣Υ
[σφράγισ]μα [γραφῶν εὐ]κλέου[ς Θεοδώρας] Κομνην[οφυοῦς προσφι]λοῦς ὁμ[οζύγου καὶ τοῦ μ]εγάλου [δουκὸς Ἰσαακ]ίου σεβα[στοκρατοῦ]ντος [εὐθαλοῦ]ς κλά[δ]ου
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1095 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 34.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken; less than half preserved. |
| Previous Editions | See PBW : Anonymus 20319. The inscription has been restored with reference to a parallel published by Zacos-Veglery, no. 2751. |
Translation
σφράγισμα γραφῶν εὐκλέους Θεοδώρας Κομνηνοφυοῦς προσφιλοῦς ὁμοζύγου, κλέος τοῦ μεγάλου δουκὸς Ἰσαακίου σεβαστοκρατοῦντος εὐθαλοῦς κλάδου.
Seal of the writings of the illustrious Theodora, endearing wife of Komnenian issue, pride of the grand doux Isaac, and flourishing offshoot of a sebastokrator.
Commentary
This metrical seal should be dated to the last quarter of the twelfth century and no later than 1204.