Michael Tornikes (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael, wings outspread, holding the sceptre over his right shoulder and the globus in his left hand. Sigla on either side: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̣κ̣ε̣π̣
ρχιγ
μιτοτ
ρνικη̣
σκέπ(οις), ἀρχιγ[έ], Μιχ(αὴλ) το Τ[ο]ρνίκῃ
Obverse
Bust of the Archangel Michael, wings outspread, holding the sceptre over his right shoulder and the globus in his left hand. Sigla on either side: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σ̣κ̣ε̣π̣
ρχιγ
μιτοτ
ρνικη̣
σκέπ(οις), ἀρχιγ[έ], Μιχ(αὴλ) το Τ[ο]ρνίκῃ
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.470 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1999. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
σκέποις, ἀρχιγέ, Μιχαὴλ το Τορνίκῃ.
Commander, may you protect Michael Tornikes.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)