Michael Kampanarios (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Linear border.
ελθοισ
οηθο.
χε̅τκε
κτημε.
ἔλθοις βοηθὸ[ς], Χ(ριστ)έ, τῷ κεκτημέ[ν(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, decorations above and below. Linear border.
τσμι
..ηλφη
..καμπα
ναρι
τῷ σῷ Μι[χα]ὴλ φη[μὶ] Καμπαναρίῳ
Obverse
Inscription of four lines, a cross above and a decoration below. Linear border.
ελθοισ
οηθο.
χε̅τκε
κτημε.
ἔλθοις βοηθὸ[ς], Χ(ριστ)έ, τῷ κεκτημέ[ν(ῳ)]
Reverse
Inscription of four lines, decorations above and below. Linear border.
τσμι
..ηλφη
..καμπα
ναρι
τῷ σῷ Μι[χα]ὴλ φη[μὶ] Καμπαναρίῳ
| Accession number | BZS.1947.2.1039 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 16.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 732. |
Translation
ἔλθοις βοηθὸς, Χριστέ, τῷ κεκτημένῳ τῷ σῷ Μιχαὴλ φημὶ Καμπαναρίῳ.
May you, Christ, come to the aid of the owner, by whom I mean your servant Michael Kampanarios.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
Two twelve-syllable verses. Note the use of κεκτημένος as "owner" of the seal.
The owner of this seal is also attested as primikerios and judge of the Peloponnesos on seals dated to the third quarter of the eleventh century. See PBW: Michael 20110.