Michael Boilas (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne; details indistinct. Traces of sigla at right: Θ̣ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a high-backed throne; details indistinct. Traces of sigla at right: Θ̣ : [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)[ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γραφασ
μιχαηλ
τοηλα̣
Σφραγι̣
γραφὰς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βοήλα σφραγίζω
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1570 |
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Diameter | 16.0 mm |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
γραφὰς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Βοήλα σφραγίζω.
I seal the letters of Michael Boilas.
Commentary
A metrical inscription of twelve syllables which should be added to the collection compiled by Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, vol. I. The Michael Boilas recorded as a witness in an act issued by the Iveron monastery in 1171 may refer to the owner of our seal. See PBW : Michael 158.