Michael Skleros, protoproedros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The damage to the seal prevents a precise identification of this scene. At first sight, it appears to be a Crucifixion scene, but seems instead to be a representation of St Symeon Stylites, if the figure in the middle is in fact standing on a pillar. The epigraphy beside the standing figure at left is unclear: κ|ι|τ||υ. The figure at right cannot be identified. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε,θ,
μιχηλ
πΠροερ,
τσκλη
ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ π(ρω)τ(ο)προέδρ(ῳ) τῷ Σκληρῷ
Obverse
The damage to the seal prevents a precise identification of this scene. At first sight, it appears to be a Crucifixion scene, but seems instead to be a representation of St Symeon Stylites, if the figure in the middle is in fact standing on a pillar. The epigraphy beside the standing figure at left is unclear: κ|ι|τ||υ. The figure at right cannot be identified. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (presumably beginning with a cross). Border of dots.
Κ̣Ε,θ,
μιχηλ
πΠροερ,
τσκλη
ρ
Κ(ύρι)ε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ π(ρω)τ(ο)προέδρ(ῳ) τῷ Σκληρῷ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1270 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ πρωτοπροέδρῳ τῷ Σκληρῷ.
Lord, help Michael Skleros, protoproedros.
Similar Seals
- Michael Skleros, protoproedros, judge, and exisotes of the West (eleventh century)
- Michael Skleros, protoproedros and anagrapheus of Drougoubiteia (eleventh century)
- Michael Skleros, protoproedros, judge, and exisotes of the West (eleventh century)
- Michael Skleros, protoproedros and anagrapheus of Drougoubiteia (eleventh century)
- Michael Skleros, protoproedros and anagrapheus of Drougoubiteia (eleventh century)
Commentary
On the sources for Michael Skleros' career, see PBW : Michael 126. The seal edited here will have been struck before 1086, when he is attested in the higher rank of kouropalates.