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ANTIQUE #SA1157609

Set Of 4 Ancient Roman Glass Unguentaria, Provenance, Early Industrial Cleveland Box, 2nd–3rd C Ad

£900    $1,215    €1,051
A rare and desirable group of four ancient Roman glass unguentaria, each miniature vessel crafted in the core-formed technique, with striking blue and white “trail” decoration. Dating from the Hellenistic to Roman period, 2nd century BC – 3rd century AD. Heights range from 5.5 to 6.1 cm. Overall in excellent archaeological condition for their age; one example with a crack at the neck, otherwise unrestored and retaining attractive burial patina.
 
This exceptional set is presented in its original early 20th-century collector’s box, marked “The Cleveland Twist Drill Co., Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.” — a leading American manufacturer of precision drill bits founded in 1876 and merged into Acme-Cleveland in 1968. The industrial provenance indicates the set likely belonged to an Anglo-American engineer or collector, adding further historical significance and confirming the authenticity and long-standing collection history of the objects.
 
Provenance:
 
Early 20th-century English gentleman’s...
Antique ID: SA1157609
Item: Set Of 4 Ancient Roman Glass Unguentaria, Provenance, Early Industrial Cleveland Box, 2nd–3rd C Ad - (reference SA1157609)
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