Theodoros Marchapsabos, 2nd half 11th century. Seal (Lead, 19 mm, 9.47 g, 12 h). [MHP ΘV] The Mother of God 'Dexiokratousa', nimbate, wearing chiton and maphorion, pointing with her left hand towards Infant Christ seated on her right arm. Rev. ΓPAΦA / CΦPAΓI/Z MAPXA/[Ψ]AR, ΘЄ/OΔP ('I seal the writing of Theodoros Marchapsabos') in five lines. Wassiliou-Seibt Corpus I, - cf. 441 (legend paired with Mother of God 'Episkepsis'). Apparently unpublished. Minor roughness, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

The family of the Marchapsaboi originated from Syria (Mar Habšaba).