Michael Aristenos (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
αρι
σ̣την
σφρα
γι
Ἁριστηνοῦ σφραγί-
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a decoration above and below. Border of dots.
σμα
μιχαη
το̣̣ε̣
σμα Μιχαὴ(λ) τόδε
Obverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. A decoration above. Border of dots.
αρι
σ̣την
σφρα
γι
Ἁριστηνοῦ σφραγί-
Reverse
Inscription of three lines, a decoration above and below. Border of dots.
σμα
μιχαη
το̣̣ε̣
σμα Μιχαὴ(λ) τόδε
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.3271 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 13.0 mm; field: 10.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 134 |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Ἁριστηνοῦ σφραγίσμα Μιχαὴλ τόδε.
This is the seal of Michael Aristenos.
Commentary
The reading of this poorly preserved inscription has been restored with reference to the metrical seal attributed to the same owner in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 135, and to the parallel cited in this entry.