Maria Hikanatissa (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΙΚ
ΝΤΙΣΝ
ΓΝΗΜ
Ρ̣ΙΝ
σκέποις Ἱκανάτισ(σ)αν, ἁγνή, Μαρίαν
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: ̅ΘΥ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
ΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΙΚ
ΝΤΙΣΝ
ΓΝΗΜ
Ρ̣ΙΝ
σκέποις Ἱκανάτισ(σ)αν, ἁγνή, Μαρίαν
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1020 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 26.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2020. See also PBW : Maria 20134. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέποις Ἱκανάτισσαν, ἁγνή, Μαρίαν.
Holy One, may you protect Maria Hikanatissa.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)