Michael Kamateros (twelfth century)
Obverse
The Mother of God standing. Traces of sigla. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with a cross above. Indeterminate border.
ΤΟΝΚΑ
ΤΗΡΟΝΜΙ
ΧΑΗΛΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΚΟΡΗ
τὸν Καματηρὸν Μιχαὴλ σκέποις Κόρη
Obverse
The Mother of God standing. Traces of sigla. Indeterminate border.
Reverse
Inscription in four lines with a cross above. Indeterminate border.
ΤΟΝΚΑ
ΤΗΡΟΝΜΙ
ΧΑΗΛΣΚΕ
ΠΟΙΣΚΟΡΗ
τὸν Καματηρὸν Μιχαὴλ σκέποις Κόρη
| Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1672 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
Translation
τὸν Καματηρὸν Μιχαὴλ σκέποις, Κόρη.
Virgin, may you protect Michael Kamateros.
Bibliography
- Corpus of Byzantine Seals from Bulgaria (Open in Zotero)
Commentary
The inscription consists of a dodecasyllabic verse.
Jordanov lists several groups of seals bearing the name Michael Kamateros, which may or may not have belonged to the same individual. Jordanov, Corpus II, no. 256. See also PBW: Michael 20478.