Gabalas Pastelas, vestarches (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ||ημ|ητ|ρι|ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ,
γ̣λε
στρχ,τ
πστελ,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γαβαλᾷ τῷ Παστελᾷ
Obverse
Bust of St Demetrios holding a spear and shield. Inscription on either side: ||ημ|ητ|ρι|ο, : ὁ ἅ(γιος) Δημήτριο(ς). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. A decoration below. Border of dots.
κε̅,θ,
τσ,
γ̣λε
στρχ,τ
πστελ,
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γαβαλᾷ τῷ Παστελᾷ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.2608 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθει τῷ σῷ δούλῳ Γαβαλᾷ τῷ Παστελᾷ.
Lord, help your servant Gabalas Pastelas, vestarches.