BYZANTINE SEALS. Theodore Chleberis, sebastos, First half of the 13th Century. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 36 mm, 27.24 g, 12 h). Ο /Α/ΓΙ/ΟC - ΓΕ/ΩΡ/ΓΙ/ΟC Saint George holding a spear and shield. Rev. + CΕΒΑCTOY / ΤΑC ΓΡΑΦΑC Α/ΘΛΗΤΑ CΚΕΠΕ / ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟΥ ΧΛ/ΕΥΕΡΙ ΤΟΥ C/ΟΥ ΟΙΚΕΤΟΥ (= Champion, protect the writings of your servant, the sebastos Theodore Chleberis ) in six lines. DO BZS.1955.1.3963 = Jordanov II, 749 & 644A. Leontiades, 201,4. Wassiliou-Seibt, metrischen, 1914. An interesting and intriguing seal with a tan-grey patina. Uncleaned as found, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 200 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |