Michael Doxapatres (twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Epigraphy visible at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ̣.
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ̣
ΤΔΟΑ̣
.Α̣ΤΡ
σφρα[γ(ὶς)] Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Δοξα[π]ατρ[ῆ]
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, the medallion of Christ before her. Epigraphy visible at right: ΘΥ̅: [Μ(ήτη)ρ] Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of at least four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ΣΡΑ̣.
ΜΙΧΑΗΛ̣
ΤΔΟΑ̣
.Α̣ΤΡ
σφρα[γ(ὶς)] Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Δοξα[π]ατρ[ῆ]
| Accession number | BZS.1955.1.4219 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2626. |
Translation
σφραγὶς Μιχαὴλ τοῦ Δοξαπατρῆ.
Seal of Michael Doxapatres.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription consists of two five-syllable hemistichs.