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Nicephorus Melissenus, proedros (second half 11th century), the Virgin half-length, her left hand on her breast, turning towards the infant Christ who she holds in her right arm, his right hand raised in benediction, **, border of dots, rev. in five lines, ***, 13.63g. (unpublished, cf. DO.58.106.3229), extremely fine
Nicephorus Melissenus, proedros (second half 11th century), the Virgin half-length, her left hand on her breast, turning towards the infant Christ who she holds in her right arm, his right hand raised in benediction, **, border of dots, rev. in five lines, ***, 13.63g. (unpublished, cf. DO.58.106.3229), extremely fine

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Nicephorus Melissenus, proedros (second half 11th century), the Virgin half-length, her left hand on her breast, turning towards the infant Christ who she holds in her right arm, his right hand raised in benediction, **, border of dots, rev. in five lines, ***, 13.63g. (unpublished, cf. DO.58.106.3229), extremely fine

拍品專文

Nicephorus Melissenus, from a family loyal to the empire since the eighth century, held a number of important military posts, and even aspired to the throne, before settling for the rank of caesar, given by his brother-in-law Alexis Comnenus. The steps in his career have been reconstructed by Zacos and Veglery (see ZV.2697), and there has since been discovered a new seal giving him the titles of catepan and judge of Cyprus.