John Lachanas (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Kyriotissa) holding the Child before her. Above, on either side, busts of angels. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Epithet: η|κυ|ρι|τι|σα : ἡ Κυριώτισα. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God (Kyriotissa) holding the Child before her. Above, on either side, busts of angels. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Epithet: η|κυ|ρι|τι|σα : ἡ Κυριώτισα. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισλα
χαναν
ι̅παρ
θενε
σκέποις Λαχανᾶν Ἰω(άννην), παρθένε
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.3440 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 25.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2030. |
Translation
σκέποις Λαχανᾶν Ἰωάννην, παρθένε.
Virgin, may you protect John Lachanas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
See PBW : Ioannes 20550.