BYZANTINE SEALS. Nikolaos., late 11th - early 12th century. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 25 mm, 8.59 g, 12 h), 11TH CENT. MP - ΘV Bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding in both hands medallion of infant Christ. Rev. +ΘΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΙ ΤΩ CΩ ΔOYΛ, /O N/I-K/O/Λ Nimbate facing bust of Saint Nikolaos, raising hand in benediction and holding the book of the Gospels. A beautiful seal, product of an imperial workshop? Good very fine.