Maria Komnene, sebaste (twelfth century, first half)
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God seated on a backless throne, holding the medallion of Christ before her. Sigla on either side: ̅θυ : Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
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σφραγὶς σεβαστις τις Κομνηνῆς Μαρίας
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.5698 |
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Diameter | 29.0 mm; field: 21.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2803a. |
Translation
σφραγὶς σεβαστις τις Κομνηνῆς Μαρίας.
Seal of the sebaste Maria Komnene.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)