Michael Exazenos (twelfth century, second half)
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus. Details obscure. Traces of sigla at left: χ|μ : Μιχαήλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομ.
μοσοε
.αηο
.εσκεπ
ο̣ι̣σ̣
ὁμών[υ]μον σὸν Ἐ[ξ]αζηνόν [μ]ε σκέποις
Obverse
The archangel Michael standing, holding the sceptre and globus. Details obscure. Traces of sigla at left: χ|μ : Μιχαήλ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines, a cross above. Border of dots.
ομ.
μοσοε
.αηο
.εσκεπ
ο̣ι̣σ̣
ὁμών[υ]μον σὸν Ἐ[ξ]αζηνόν [μ]ε σκέποις
| Accession number | BZS.1951.31.5.1884 |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 1619. |
| Credit Line | Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. |
Translation
ὁμώνυμον σὸν Ἐξαζηνόν με σκέποις.
May you protect me, your namesake Exazenos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)