BYZANTINE SEALS. John imperial spatharios epi tou Chrysotriklinou, & notarios (?). Circa 11th century. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 23 mm, 6.80 g, 12 h), John, imperial spatharios. [O AΓ]Ι[Ο]S N/I/KO/ΛA/O/S Nimbate facing bust of Saint Nikolaos, raising hand in benediction and holding the book of the Gospels. Rev. +IΩ Β,/CΠAΘAP,/ T' (XPT)PIK &/ NOTAP(?) in four lines within round dotted border. Some old scratches and deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection.