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.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a decoration above. Border of dots.
νηκη
φορον
μυρνα
παρθεν
σκεπε
Νικηφόρον Μύρωνα, παρθέν(ε), σκέπε
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.