Michael Skribopolos (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, top line only partially preserved. Border of dots.
γ̣ρ̣α̣
φα,σφ.α
γη̣μι
σκριο
πλ
γραφὰ(ς) σφ[ρ]αγήζω Μι(χαὴλ) Σκριβοπώλου
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans with the medallion of Christ before her. Inscription on either side: μ̅θ̅ : Μ(ήτηρ) Θ(εοῦ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, top line only partially preserved. Border of dots.
γ̣ρ̣α̣
φα,σφ.α
γη̣μι
σκριο
πλ
γραφὰ(ς) σφ[ρ]αγήζω Μι(χαὴλ) Σκριβοπώλου
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1173 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 24.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 452; and PBW : Michael 20495. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
γραφὰς σφραγήζω Μιχαὴλ Σκριβοπώλου.
I seal the letters of Michael Skribopolos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)