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Theodora Doukaina (twelfth century, second half)

 
 

Obverse

The Mother of God seated on a throne, holding the Child in her lap. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.

θ̣εο̣
ρνπν
γνεκι̣
ννσκε̣
ποισ

Θεοδώραν, πάναγνε, Δουκαίναν σκέποις

Obverse

The Mother of God seated on a throne, holding the Child in her lap. On either side, sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.

Reverse

Inscription of five lines. Border of dots.

θ̣εο̣
ρνπν
γνεκι̣
ννσκε̣
ποισ

Θεοδώραν, πάναγνε, Δουκαίναν σκέποις

Accession number BZS.1958.106.1842
Diameter 23.0 mm
Previous Editions

Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden I, no. 880.

Translation

Θεοδώραν, πάναγνε, Δουκαίναν σκέποις.

All-holy One, may you protect Theodora Doukaina.

Commentary

Bibliography

  • Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 1, Siegellegenden von Alpha bis inclusive My (Open in Zotero)