Michael Portariotes (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God (Episkepsis) orans, holding the medallion of Chist before her. Faint traces of sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.γνη
..εποισ
.ιχαηλ
πορταρ
τ..
Ἁγνή, σκέποις Μιχαὴλ Πορταριώτην
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God (Episkepsis) orans, holding the medallion of Chist before her. Faint traces of sigla: μρ̅θυ̅ : Μήτηρ Θεοῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.
.γνη
..εποισ
.ιχαηλ
πορταρ
τ..
Ἁγνή, σκέποις Μιχαὴλ Πορταριώτην
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.4826 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 32. |
Translation
Ἁγνή, σκέποις Μιχαὴλ Πορταριώτην.
Holy One, may you protect Michael Portariotes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)