Eudokia Bourtzaina (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
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Εὐδοκήα Βούρτζινα
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God holding the medallion before her. Sigla on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
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Εὐδοκήα Βούρτζινα
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1111 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 16.0 mm; field: 7.0 mm |
Translation
Εὐδοκήα Βούρτζινα.
Eudokia Bourtzina.
Commentary
The name Bourtzina appears to be a variation of Bourtzaina. The owner of this seal may well be identical to the Eudokia Bourtzaina, identified as the daughter of Samuel Bourtzes and recipient of a property bequeathed to her by her father: see PBW : Eudokia 110.