Seals of Theodore Proteuon

Theodore Proteuon, who uses the same icon of the Theotokos holding the infant Christ on her left arm, served as protospatharios and judge (governor), at different times, of the Armeniakoi (left) and Kibyrraiotai (center) before being promoted to patrikios and judge of the Velum (right). Left: Lead, 23 mm diam. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. 1951.31.5.495. Center: Lead, 27 mm diam. Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Thomas Whittemore. 1951.31.5.699. Right: Lead, 32 mm diam. BZS.1958.106.2515. Images © Dumbarton Oaks.