Byzantine Lead ビザンツ帝国の皇帝の印 - 40 mm (No reserve price)
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Byzantine imperial lead seal from 1078–1081 AD, depicting Nikephoros III Botaneiates, with a 40 mm diameter, 40 mm height and 40 mm depth, weighing 45.45 g, in excellent condition and original.
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EXTREMELY RARE & IMPRESSIVE BYZANTINE IMPERIAL LEAD SEAL – EMPEROR NIKEPHOROS III BOTANEIATES (1078–1081 AD) – 45.45 g – 40 mm.
Imperial Lead Seal
Period: Byzantine Empire / Eastern Roman Empire
Emperor: Nikephoros III Botaneiates (1078–1081 AD)
Material: Lead
Weight: 45.45 g
Diameter: 40 mm
A large and impressive Byzantine imperial lead seal dating to the reign of Nikephoros III Botaneiates, who ruled the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire from 1078 to 1081 AD.
Nikephoros III came to power after the abdication of Michael VII Doukas and entered Constantinople following his victory at Nicaea. His reign was marked by political instability, military challenges, and increasing Turkish raids, before he was eventually overthrown by Alexios I Komnenos in April 1081.
The imperial seals of Nikephoros III retain several traditional Byzantine imperial design elements. The emperor is depicted standing, wearing the imperial crown and loros, and holding a labarum and globus cruciger. His family name, Botaneiates, is also incorporated into the inscription.
An important feature of his seals is the use of the title Despotes (Δεσπότης, “Lord”), a title that had not appeared on imperial seals since the reign of Michael III. From this period onward, Despotes became a prominent title on Byzantine imperial seals.
The large diameter and substantial weight of this example make it a particularly impressive specimen of Byzantine lead sealing.
Classification: Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)
Type: Imperial Lead Seal
Ruler: Nikephoros III Botaneiates
Date: 1078–1081 AD
Weight: 45.45 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Metal: Lead
Acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins (owned by Falk Zencker) in Germany. Provenance: The piece was formerly part of a private collection in Spain, having been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
EXTREMELY RARE & IMPRESSIVE BYZANTINE IMPERIAL LEAD SEAL – EMPEROR NIKEPHOROS III BOTANEIATES (1078–1081 AD) – 45.45 g – 40 mm.
Imperial Lead Seal
Period: Byzantine Empire / Eastern Roman Empire
Emperor: Nikephoros III Botaneiates (1078–1081 AD)
Material: Lead
Weight: 45.45 g
Diameter: 40 mm
A large and impressive Byzantine imperial lead seal dating to the reign of Nikephoros III Botaneiates, who ruled the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire from 1078 to 1081 AD.
Nikephoros III came to power after the abdication of Michael VII Doukas and entered Constantinople following his victory at Nicaea. His reign was marked by political instability, military challenges, and increasing Turkish raids, before he was eventually overthrown by Alexios I Komnenos in April 1081.
The imperial seals of Nikephoros III retain several traditional Byzantine imperial design elements. The emperor is depicted standing, wearing the imperial crown and loros, and holding a labarum and globus cruciger. His family name, Botaneiates, is also incorporated into the inscription.
An important feature of his seals is the use of the title Despotes (Δεσπότης, “Lord”), a title that had not appeared on imperial seals since the reign of Michael III. From this period onward, Despotes became a prominent title on Byzantine imperial seals.
The large diameter and substantial weight of this example make it a particularly impressive specimen of Byzantine lead sealing.
Classification: Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire)
Type: Imperial Lead Seal
Ruler: Nikephoros III Botaneiates
Date: 1078–1081 AD
Weight: 45.45 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Metal: Lead
Acquired in 2025 from Demeter Coins (owned by Falk Zencker) in Germany. Provenance: The piece was formerly part of a private collection in Spain, having been acquired from an art gallery in 1987. This rare piece is accompanied by the original purchase invoice and a certificate of authenticity.
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文化
Byzantine
世紀/年代
1078–1081 AD
商品名
Byzantine imperial seal
取得先
Gallery / Antique dealer
取得年
2025
素材
Lead
取得国
Germany
コンディション
Excellent
前所有者の取得先
Gallery / Antique dealer
高さ
40 mm
前所有者 - 取得年
1987
幅
40 mm
前所有者 - 取得国
Spain
奥行き
40 mm
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