A Cylindrical Limestone Box
3Rd century
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Designed to be laid on edge and rolled, one end with stepped ring-turned molding, the other end with reeded turning and a narrow opening within a wide flange.
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Some pitting and minor chips, for its age in a remarkable state of preservation.
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Acquired by Lord Eli Billings (1915), inherited by heirs, acquired by Samuelson family (2011).
Lot 61
A Cylindrical Limestone Box