John Machetarios (eleventh century)
Obverse
The Mother of God holding the medallion before her. Epigraphy visible at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Obverse
The Mother of God holding the medallion before her. Epigraphy visible at left: ̅ : Μή(τη)ρ [Θ(εο)ῦ]. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of four lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
Ι̣̣
σφργισ
μμχη
τρι
Ἰω(άννου) σφράγισμα Μαχηταρίου
Accession number | BZS.1955.1.3890 |
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Diameter | 20.0 mm; field: 14.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 1039. |
Translation
Ἰωάννου σφράγισμα Μαχηταρίου.
Seal of John Machetarios.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)
Commentary