BYZANTINE SEALS. Partikios. Circa 6th Century. Seal (Lead, 25 mm, 9.94 g, 12 h). Nimbate bust of the Virgin Mary, facing, between two crosses, holding a medallion of a facing head of Christ on her chest; all within a pellet border. Rev. ΠATPIKIOY in the form of a Cruciform monogram; the whole within wreath. Zacos 1193 var. With a lovely and clear depiction of the Virgin Mary. Very fine.