Leo (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription : Μ̅Θ̅Υ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross.
ΣΦΡΑΓ,
ΛΕΟΝΤΟΣ
ΟΙΚΕΤΣ
ΠΑΡΘΕΝ
Ε
σφραγ(ὶς) Λέοντος οἰκέτου σου, παρθένε
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription : Μ̅Θ̅Υ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross.
ΣΦΡΑΓ,
ΛΕΟΝΤΟΣ
ΟΙΚΕΤΣ
ΠΑΡΘΕΝ
Ε
σφραγ(ὶς) Λέοντος οἰκέτου σου, παρθένε
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1049 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Λέοντος οἰκέτου σου, παρθένε.
Virgin, be the seal of your servant Leo.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
A twelve-syllable inscription that should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2536.