Theodoulos monk (eleventh/twelfth century)
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion before her. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Obverse
Bust of the Mother of God orans, holding the medallion before her. On either side, the sigla: ̅θυ̅: Μή(τη)ρ Θ(εο)ῦ. Border of dots.
Reverse
Inscription of five lines beginning with a cross. Border of dots.
σκε
ποισ
θεολο
παρθ
ενε
σκέποις (μον)αχ(ὸν) Θεόδουλο(ν), Παρθένε
Accession number | BZS.1958.106.1570 |
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Diameter | 18.0 mm; field: 13.0 mm |
Previous Editions | Cf. Wassiliou-Seibt, Siegel mit metrischen Legenden II, no. 2132. |
Translation
σκέποις μοναχὸν Θεόδουλον, Παρθένε.
Virgin, may you protect the monk Theodoulos.
Bibliography
- Corpus der byzantinischen Siegel mit metrischen Legenden, Vol. 2, Siegellegenden von Ny bis inklusive Sphragis (Open in Zotero)
Commentary