Michael judge and patrikios (eleventh century)
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding a trefoil sceptre over his right shoulder. Other details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: Μ|ιχ|α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the archangel Michael holding a trefoil sceptre over his right shoulder. Other details indistinct. Epigraphy on either side: Μ|ιχ|α : Μιχα(ήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines. Border of dots.
Σ̣ραγ,
ικαστ,
μιχαηλ
π̅ρ̅ι̅κ,
σφραγ(ὶς) δισκαστ(οῦ) Μιχαὴλ π(ατ)ρικ(ίου)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.765 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2415b. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σφραγὶς δισκαστοῦ Μιχαὴλ πατρικίου.
Seal of the judge and patrikios Michael.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)