Georgios Tzimiskes, trapezarios, 13th century. Seal (Lead, 28 mm, 16.62 g, 12 h). MHP ΘV Nimbate Mother of God 'Episkepsis', raising both hands in prayer, medallion of Christ on her chest. Rev. CΦPA[ΓIC] / ΓЄⲰPΓIOV / TZIMICKH / T૪ TPAΠЄ/ZAPI૪ ('Seal of Georgios Tzimiskes, trapezarios') in five lines; above, cross; below, decorations. Unpublished in the standard references. Some surface breaks and cracks, otherwise, good very fine.


As trapezarios, Georgios Tzimiskes was the court official in charge of the imperial table (Greek 'trapeza') during receptions in the imperial palace. The office very rarely occurs on seals.