Anonymous (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
The Mother of God (Bassiotissa) standing, holding the Christ child in her arm. On either side, sigla and epithet: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. η|α|σιο|τι|σα : ἡ Βασ(σ)ιότισ(σ)α. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between lines above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
εικνυ
σισσ
ηγρφι
ονεσ
οτην
δείκνυσι σαφῶς ἡ γραφὶ [τ]ὸν δεσ[π]ότην
Obverse
The Mother of God (Bassiotissa) standing, holding the Christ child in her arm. On either side, sigla and epithet: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. η|α|σιο|τι|σα : ἡ Βασ(σ)ιότισ(σ)α. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross between lines above and a decoration below. Border of dots.
εικνυ
σισσ
ηγρφι
ονεσ
οτην
δείκνυσι σαφῶς ἡ γραφὶ [τ]ὸν δεσ[π]ότην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4818 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 603. |
Translation
δείκνυσι σαφῶς ἡ γραφὶ τὸν δεσπότην.
The letter clearly shows who the owner is.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary