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Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII
Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII
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Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII

Artist/Culture
Date125–121 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions3 cm (1 3/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Emily Townsend Vermeule and Cornelius Vermeule in memory of Francis Henry Taylor
Object number1999.400
DescriptionJugate busts of Cleopatra (in front) and Antiochos VIII facing right. Reverse: Zeus seated left on throne holding figure of Victory in extended right hand and scepter in left. A1 under throne.
ProvenanceCornelius Vermeule
On View
Not on view
Seleukos VI Nikator
Greek
98–94 BCE
Sabina, Denarius
Roman
about 117–138 BCE
Caligula, As
Roman
about 37–38
Reference Image - Not for Reproduction
Chinese
960–1279, late Song Dynasty (1200s–1300s)
Sakyamuni Buddha
Unknown
late 1st–early 2nd century
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Antioch
late 4th century