Constantine Skleros (eleventh century, second half)
Obverse
St. Michael standing, holding the globus cruciger and sceptre. One letter visible at left: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Obverse
St. Michael standing, holding the globus cruciger and sceptre. One letter visible at left: Μχ : Μ(ι)χ(αήλ). Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Decorations above and below. Border of dots.
σκλη
ρσφραγι
τασγρα̣
φασκ̅ν
Σκληροῦ σφραγίζω τὰς γραφὰς Κων(σταντίνου)
Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.617 |
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Diameter | 24.0 mm; field: 20.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2208a. |
Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
Σκληροῦ σφραγίζω τὰς γραφὰς Κωνσταντίνου.
I seal the letters of Constantine Skleros.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)