Michael metator (tenth/eleventh century?)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε
.οηθη̣
τ̣οσ...
Λο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη το σ[ῷ δού]λο
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
μι
..ηλτ̣.
μιτ̣.
ορ
Μι[χα]ὴλ τῷ μιτά[τ]ορ(ι)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
κε
.οηθη̣
τ̣οσ...
Λο
Κ(ύρι)ε βοήθη το σ[ῷ δού]λο
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
μι
..ηλτ̣.
μιτ̣.
ορ
Μι[χα]ὴλ τῷ μιτά[τ]ορ(ι)
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3139 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Condition | Poorly engraved. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Κύριε βοήθη το σῷ δούλο Μιχαὴλ τῷ μιτάτορι.
Lord, help your servant Michael, metator.
Commentary
The poor workmanship and state of preservation shown by this seal make it very difficult to interpret and date. The inscription would offer a rare instance of the office of metator but it is not out of the question that this might also be the owner's family name. The simple formula of the inscription would justify such a reading.