Lot 5283
Michael Bourtzes, proedros and doux, second half of the 11th century. Seal (Lead, 23 mm, 10.00 g, 12 h). +KЄ RO/HΘЄI TⲰ / CⲰ Δ૪ΛⲰ / MIXAHΛ in four lines; above and below, decorations. Rev. ΠPOЄ/ΔPⲰ KAI / Δ૪KI TⲰ / R૪PTZH in four lines. Cheynet, Société p. 366 (Michael Bourtzes 22, quoting an unpublished seal in Dumbarton Oaks). Minor flatness, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.

Our Michael may be identified with the Bourtzes who is mentioned by Anna Komnene as commander of Choma and Cappadocia. Another seal (Leu Web Auction 24 (2022), 3659 belonging to a Michael Bourtzes, kouropalates and strategos of Anatolikon) may also belong to this individual, marking a subsequent stage of his career. Finally, compare the intriguing seal of a Michael 'the New' Bourtzes (Leu Web Auction 18 (2021), 4021).
Starting price:
25 CHF
Hammer price:
25 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
1 Bid
Time left:
Closing time: 13-Dec-23, 15:20:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 18.5% buyer's fee.

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