Michael Tzetas (eleventh/twelfth century)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1829 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Field diameter | 15 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
| Previous Editions | Cited in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2614. |
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans. Details indistinct. Inscription: Μρ̅θυ̅: Μ(ήτη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
θκ̅ε,θ,
μιχαηλ
τ̣τΖη
τα̣
Θ(εοτό)κε β(οή)θ(ει) Μιχαὴλ τῷ Τζήτᾳ
Translation
Θεοτόκε βοήθει Μιχαὴλ τῷ Τζήτᾳ.
Mother of God, help Michael Tzitas.
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1829 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Field diameter | 15 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
| Previous Editions | Cited in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2614. |
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1829 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Field diameter | 15 mm |
| Condition | Corroded. |
| Previous Editions | Cited in Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2614. |
Commentary
The spelling of the name Tzetas on this seal (and its parallel cited in this entry) is likely a homophonic variant of Tzitas found on other seals (cf. BZS.1955.1.4213).