Gerasimos Taronites (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ρ̅θυ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γερσι
μονσκε
ποισμετον
τρνι
τ
Γεράσιμον σκέποις με τὸν Ταρωνίτην
Obverse
The Mother of God enthroned, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ρ̅θυ̅ : [Μ(ήτη)]ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
γερσι
μονσκε
ποισμετον
τρνι
τ
Γεράσιμον σκέποις με τὸν Ταρωνίτην
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.696 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 29.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 228a. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Γεράσιμον σκέποις με τὸν Ταρωνίτην.
May you protect me, Gerasimos Taronites.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)