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The Lead Seal of Theodore Vestarches

Begin 01.01.1000
End 01.01.1100

Properties

ID 134417
System Class Artifact
Artifact Seal
Case Study The Process of Byzantinization in the Central Balkans (Late 10th – Mid-13th Century) , Tabula Imperii Byzantini , TIB 16
Dimensions Diameter , Weight
Stylistic Classification Byzantine
3000 km
2000 mi
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Description

The seal was discovered in 2008 in the narthex of the Yeni Mosque in Bitola. On the obverse is the representation of the Virgin Mary with Christ, and on the reverse is an inscription in six lines:

+ Θεοτόκε βοήθει Θεοδώρῳ βεστάρχῳ τῷ Σ...
In translation: Mother of God, help Theodore vestarches of
S...

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