Abstract
REB 52 1994 France p. 187-211 P. Stephenson, A Development in Nomenclature on the Seals of the Byzantine Provincial Aristocracy in the Late Tenth Century. — The article examines the appearance and sudden proliferation of family names on Byzantine lead seals and places this innovation in a political context. It traces the delayed adoption of the practice on seals of the civilian bureaucracy and the imperial seal. It suggests that this is illustrative of attitudes prevailing among provincial aristocrats and at the imperial court. It emphasises the benefits of closer identification and therefore security accorded by the innovation.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
