Niketas (eleventh century)
Obverse
Standing figure of the Virgin, details obscure. Traces of epigraphy: ̅.. : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.Κ̣ΕΠ̣
..ΝΑΓΝΕ
..ΚΕΤΗΝ̣
.Ο̣ΝΝΙΚΗ̣
ΤΑΝ
[σ]κέπ[ε], [πά]ναγνε, [οἰ]κέτην [σ]ὸν Νικήταν
Obverse
Standing figure of the Virgin, details obscure. Traces of epigraphy: ̅.. : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.Κ̣ΕΠ̣
..ΝΑΓΝΕ
..ΚΕΤΗΝ̣
.Ο̣ΝΝΙΚΗ̣
ΤΑΝ
[σ]κέπ[ε], [πά]ναγνε, [οἰ]κέτην [σ]ὸν Νικήταν
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3720 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
Translation
σκέπε, πάναγνε, οἰκέτην σὸν Νικήταν.
All-holy one, protect your servant Niketas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
This inscription should be added to the corpus of metrical seals compiled by Alexandra Wassiliou-Seibt.