Stephen Lachanas (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Bassiotissa) standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅θ. | η|α|σιΟ|τι|σα : Μή(τη)ρ Θ[(εο)ῦ] ἡ Βασ(σ)ιότισ(σ)α. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (likely beginning with a cross). Border of dots.
γραφα.
.φραγιζ,
τλαχα
νεφα
Ν
γραφὰ[ς σ]φραγίζ(ω) τοῦ Λαχαν(ᾶ) Στεφάν(ου)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Bassiotissa) standing, holding the Child in her right arm. Inscription on either side: ̅θ. | η|α|σιΟ|τι|σα : Μή(τη)ρ Θ[(εο)ῦ] ἡ Βασ(σ)ιότισ(σ)α. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines (likely beginning with a cross). Border of dots.
γραφα.
.φραγιζ,
τλαχα
νεφα
Ν
γραφὰ[ς σ]φραγίζ(ω) τοῦ Λαχαν(ᾶ) Στεφάν(ου)
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4812 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 494. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγίζω τοῦ Λαχανᾶ Στεφάνου.
I seal the letters of Stephen Lachanas.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary