Eustathios Kamytzes, doux and servant of the emperor (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕοη.
ευ̣θιον
κμι
..κελ,τ̣
.σιλεοσ̣
Θ(εοτό)κε βοή[θ(ει)] Εὐστάθιον Καμίτζην δοῦ[κα] κε δοῦλ(ον) τοῦ [β]ασιλέος
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅ΘΥ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΘΚΕοη.
ευ̣θιον
κμι
..κελ,τ̣
.σιλεοσ̣
Θ(εοτό)κε βοή[θ(ει)] Εὐστάθιον Καμίτζην δοῦ[κα] κε δοῦλ(ον) τοῦ [β]ασιλέος
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2280 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 24.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Εὐστάθιον Καμίτζην δοῦκα κε δοῦλον τοῦ βασιλέος.
Mother of God, help Eustathios Kamytzes, doux and servant of the emperor.
Commentary
The owner of this seal is likely to have been the Eustathios Kamytzes attested in various offices and roles during the reign of Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118); see PBW : Eustathios 102.