Michael Katakalon, kouropalates (eleventh century)
Obverse
Mother of God enthroned facing holding medallion. Inscription visible only on right side: Θ̅ : [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Κ
ΟΠΑΛΑ
ΗΜΙΚΑ
Κ̣ΑΛΟΝ̣
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῳ κ[ουρ]οπαλά[τ]ῃ Μιχ(αὴλ) Kα[τα]καλόν
Obverse
Mother of God enthroned facing holding medallion. Inscription visible only on right side: Θ̅ : [Μ(ήτηρ)] Θ(εοῦ). Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Κ
ΟΠΑΛΑ
ΗΜΙΚΑ
Κ̣ΑΛΟΝ̣
[Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) τ]ῳ κ[ουρ]οπαλά[τ]ῃ Μιχ(αὴλ) Kα[τα]καλόν
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1078 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Condition | Significantly worn on the top left quadrant of the seal; chips at top and bottom of channel. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει τῳ κουροπαλάτῃ Μιχαὴλ Kατακαλόν.
Mother of God, help Michael Katakalon, kouropalates.