Nikephoros Myron (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Panagiotissa) standing full length, orans, with the medallion of Christ upon her chest. Sigla: μρ̅θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. On either side, the inscription: η|π|α|ν|αγι||τ|ι|σ : ἡ Παναγιώτισ(σα). Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God (Panagiotissa) standing full length, orans, with the medallion of Christ upon her chest. Sigla: μρ̅θυ : Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. On either side, the inscription: η|π|α|ν|αγι||τ|ι|σ : ἡ Παναγιώτισ(σα). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
νηκη
φορον
μυρνα
παρθεν
σκεπε
Νικηφόρον Μύρωνα, παρθέν(ε), σκέπε
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1066 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1483. See also PBW: Nikephoros 20120. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Νικηφόρον Μύρωνα, παρθένε, σκέπε.
Virgin, protect Nikephoros Myron.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Wassiliou-Seibt expresses doubts about the use of Myron here as a family name, preferring to see it as an epithet or sobriquet.