Elias Bourtzes (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The prophet Elias (Elijah) standing with his right hand upraised and an open scroll in his left. Details obscure. Visible at left are traces of epigraphy: ο|π|ρο|φη|τη|σ : ὁ προφήτης [Ἠλίας]. Border of dots.
Obverse
The prophet Elias (Elijah) standing with his right hand upraised and an open scroll in his left. Details obscure. Visible at left are traces of epigraphy: ο|π|ρο|φη|τη|σ : ὁ προφήτης [Ἠλίας]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
μ
κ̣ρηλιου
.̣ερ
τηνηλι
ν
μάκαρ Ἠλιοῦ, [σ]ῷζε Βούρτζην Ἠλίαν
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5025 |
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Diameter | 27.0 mm; field: 23.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1343. See also Cheynet-Vannier, "La famille Bourtzès," no. 32 (in Etudes prosopographiques, 15-55). |
Translation
μάκαρ Ἠλιοῦ, σῷζε Βούρτζην Ἠλίαν.
Blessèd Elias, preserve Elias Bourtzes.
Bibliography
- La société byzantine: l’apport des sceaux (Open in Zotero)