Lot Essay
There is evidence of a George with this title in 713. In June that year the emperor Philippicus Bardanes was overthrown by the troops of the Opsikion theme, and was blinded. A short time later George Bouraphos was also blinded (Theophanes 383). This is therefore a rare instance of a seal of this period that can be dated with a degree of precision.
See also cover illustration
See also cover illustration