Anonymous (thirteenth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Episkepsis) standing, orans, with an oval medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. On either side, traces of a vertical inscription: ηε|πι|.κ|ε̣ : ἡ Ἐπί[σ]κε[ψις]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Partially preserved inscription of seven lines. Indeterminate border.
̣Π̣Λ̣̣Σ̣̣
Χ̣Ειρσεισε
.̣.σκεψινκο̣Σ
̣.σκενκμ
..νγνε...
ο̣Ι̣Σ̣
ἁπλοῦσα χεῖρας εἰς ἐ[πί]σκεψιν κόσ[μ]ου σκέπην κἀμ[οῦ, Πά]ναγνε, [πρακτέ]οις [δίδου]
Obverse
The Mother of God (Episkepsis) standing, orans, with an oval medallion of Christ before her. Sigla: ̅ΘΥ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. On either side, traces of a vertical inscription: ηε|πι|.κ|ε̣ : ἡ Ἐπί[σ]κε[ψις]. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Partially preserved inscription of seven lines. Indeterminate border.
̣Π̣Λ̣̣Σ̣̣
Χ̣Ειρσεισε
.̣.σκεψινκο̣Σ
̣.σκενκμ
..νγνε...
ο̣Ι̣Σ̣
ἁπλοῦσα χεῖρας εἰς ἐ[πί]σκεψιν κόσ[μ]ου σκέπην κἀμ[οῦ, Πά]ναγνε, [πρακτέ]οις [δίδου]
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1922 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | This metrical inscription should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 123. |
Translation
ἁπλοῦσα χεῖρας εἰς ἐπίσκεψιν κόσμου σκέπην κἀμοῦ, Πάναγνε, πρακτέοις δίδου.
As you stretch forth your hands for the care of the world, All-holy One, give your protection to my acts as well.
Commentary
The reading of this seal has been confirmed with reference to the parallels listed in this entry.