Iakobos Paxenos (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
A figure standing at left with three seated figures at right. The scene has been taken to be either the story of the three youths in the Fiery Furnace, from the third book of Daniel, or St Nicholas and the three generals. Illegible traces of epigraphy above. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Μ̣.κ̣ρ
π̣η̣Νον
κονμ̣Ε̣
Κεποισ
μ[ά]καρ, Παξηνὸν [Ἰ]άκωβόν με [σ]κέποις
Obverse
A figure standing at left with three seated figures at right. The scene has been taken to be either the story of the three youths in the Fiery Furnace, from the third book of Daniel, or St Nicholas and the three generals. Illegible traces of epigraphy above. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Indeterminate border.
Μ̣.κ̣ρ
π̣η̣Νον
κονμ̣Ε̣
Κεποισ
μ[ά]καρ, Παξηνὸν [Ἰ]άκωβόν με [σ]κέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2207 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Condition | Broken into two pieces. Corroded. |
| Previous Editions | This seal should be added to the entry in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1766. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
μάκαρ, Παξηνὸν Ἰάκωβόν με σκέποις.
Blessèd One, may you protect me, Iakobos Paxenos.
Commentary
See the remarks on the seal with the same image and inscription linked to this entry.