N. Maurokatakalon (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΜΑΥΡ.
ΚΑΤΑΚΑ
ΛΩΝΜΕΠΑΡ
ΘΕΝΕΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣ
Μαυρ[ο]κατακαλών με, παρθένε, σκέποις
Obverse
Half-length of the Mother of God orans, with the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla to both sides: ̄θῡ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription in five lines. Border of dots.
ΜΑΥΡ.
ΚΑΤΑΚΑ
ΛΩΝΜΕΠΑΡ
ΘΕΝΕΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣ
Μαυρ[ο]κατακαλών με, παρθένε, σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1192 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Wassiliou-Seibt, Corpus der Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1414; Laurent, Bulles métriques, no. 649. |
Translation
Μαυροκατακαλών με, παρθένε, σκέποις.
Virgin, may you protect me, Maurokatakalon.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
- Les bulles métriques dans la sigillographie byzantine (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Dodecasyllable. The seal owner does not give his Christian name within the inscription.