Seleucid Empire Bronze Arrowhead with emblem of Antiochos VII Sidetes. Spanish Export License (No Reserve Price)
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Arrowhead with emblem of Antiochos VII Sidetes, bronze, Seleucid Empire, from the battle against the Hasmoneans in 138 B.C.; dimensions 65 mm × 18 mm; good condition; includes Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license.
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ITEM: Arrowhead with emblem of Antiochos VII Sidetes
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Seleucid Empire
PERIOD: Battle against the Hasmoneans, 138 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 65 mm x 18 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired before 1990s
PARALLEL: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession number 08.99.16–.17.
MAZIS M., WRIGHT N.L., Archers, Antiochos VII Sidetes, and the Arrowheads, p. 207, Fig. A to D.
T. ARIEL, D., ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE SIEGE OF JERUSALEM BY ANTIOCHUS VII SIDETES, p. 241-242
Antiochos VII Sidetes, a king of the Seleucid Empire, ruled from 138 to 129 BCE. He is often remembered for attempting to restore the waning power of the Seleucid state, which had been severely weakened by internal strife and external threats. After ascending to the throne, Antiochos VII set his sights on reclaiming territories lost to rival factions, including the Judean kingdom led by the Hasmonean dynasty. His campaign against the Hasmoneans, a Jewish ruling family that had established a semi-independent state, was part of his broader strategy to reassert Seleucid dominance over the region.
The conflict between Antiochos VII and the Hasmoneans reached a peak during his siege of Jerusalem in 134 BCE. At this time, John Hyrcanus, the Hasmonean ruler, was consolidating his power in Judea after the death of his father, Simon Maccabeus. Despite their initial resistance, the Hasmoneans were forced to negotiate with Antiochos VII, who had superior military strength. The siege concluded with a compromise: the Hasmoneans retained some level of autonomy, but they were required to pay tribute and acknowledge Seleucid authority. This outcome demonstrated Antiochos VII’s pragmatic approach to dealing with rebellious territories.
However, Antiochos VII's successes in Judea were short-lived. He soon launched an ambitious campaign against the Parthians, who posed a significant threat to the eastern borders of the Seleucid Empire. This campaign ended in disaster, as Antiochos VII was killed in 129 BCE. His death marked the effective end of Seleucid influence in Judea, allowing the Hasmoneans to further consolidate their power and eventually gain full independence. The conflict between Antiochos VII and the Hasmoneans symbolizes the decline of the Seleucid Empire and the rise of the Hasmonean dynasty in the region.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Arrowhead with emblem of Antiochos VII Sidetes
MATERIAL: Bronze
CULTURE: Seleucid Empire
PERIOD: Battle against the Hasmoneans, 138 B.C
DIMENSIONS: 65 mm x 18 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acquired before 1990s
PARALLEL: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession number 08.99.16–.17.
MAZIS M., WRIGHT N.L., Archers, Antiochos VII Sidetes, and the Arrowheads, p. 207, Fig. A to D.
T. ARIEL, D., ARCHAEOLOGICAL EVIDENCE FOR THE SIEGE OF JERUSALEM BY ANTIOCHUS VII SIDETES, p. 241-242
Antiochos VII Sidetes, a king of the Seleucid Empire, ruled from 138 to 129 BCE. He is often remembered for attempting to restore the waning power of the Seleucid state, which had been severely weakened by internal strife and external threats. After ascending to the throne, Antiochos VII set his sights on reclaiming territories lost to rival factions, including the Judean kingdom led by the Hasmonean dynasty. His campaign against the Hasmoneans, a Jewish ruling family that had established a semi-independent state, was part of his broader strategy to reassert Seleucid dominance over the region.
The conflict between Antiochos VII and the Hasmoneans reached a peak during his siege of Jerusalem in 134 BCE. At this time, John Hyrcanus, the Hasmonean ruler, was consolidating his power in Judea after the death of his father, Simon Maccabeus. Despite their initial resistance, the Hasmoneans were forced to negotiate with Antiochos VII, who had superior military strength. The siege concluded with a compromise: the Hasmoneans retained some level of autonomy, but they were required to pay tribute and acknowledge Seleucid authority. This outcome demonstrated Antiochos VII’s pragmatic approach to dealing with rebellious territories.
However, Antiochos VII's successes in Judea were short-lived. He soon launched an ambitious campaign against the Parthians, who posed a significant threat to the eastern borders of the Seleucid Empire. This campaign ended in disaster, as Antiochos VII was killed in 129 BCE. His death marked the effective end of Seleucid influence in Judea, allowing the Hasmoneans to further consolidate their power and eventually gain full independence. The conflict between Antiochos VII and the Hasmoneans symbolizes the decline of the Seleucid Empire and the rise of the Hasmonean dynasty in the region.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Seleucid Empire
Century/ Timeframe
Battle against the Hasmoneans, 138 B.C
Name of object
Arrowhead with emblem of Antiochos VII Sidetes. Spanish Export License
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2025
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
