Klemens (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Inscription : ̣̅Θ̣Υ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
Σ̣ΚΕΠΕ
ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑ
Κ̣ΛΗΜΕΝΤΑ
ΤΟΝΣΟΝ
ΔΛΟΝ
σκέπε, δέσποινα, Κλήμεντα τὸν σὸν δοῦλον
Obverse
Bust of the Virgin orans. Inscription : ̣̅Θ̣Υ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
Σ̣ΚΕΠΕ
ΔΕΣΠΟΙΝΑ
Κ̣ΛΗΜΕΝΤΑ
ΤΟΝΣΟΝ
ΔΛΟΝ
σκέπε, δέσποινα, Κλήμεντα τὸν σὸν δοῦλον
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2487 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 18.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέπε, δέσποινα, Κλήμεντα τὸν σὸν δοῦλον.
Lady, protect your servant Klemens.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Metrical verse of twelve syllables. This inscription should be added to the catalogue prepared by Alexandra Wassiliou-Seibt.