Ancient Roman Terracotta unguentarium, 8,5 x 4 cm - Ex M. Dumas collection -
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Description from the seller
Roman pottery was used for utilitarian purposes and was widely produced throughout the empire in specialized workshops, which created distinctive forms that combined local and Roman decorative traditions and production styles.
Provenance: Ex Marius-Victor-Ernest Dumas private collection (North Africa and France), acquired in Tunisia between 1890 – 1920; Your Antiquarian, Spain, 2021; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025.
M. Dumas was Controleur Civile (French colonial administrator) of the city of Sousse in Tunisia prior to World War I. This collection of Roman and North African antiquities has remained in the family for the past 100 years in the Haute-Savoie region of France
Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Roman pottery was used for utilitarian purposes and was widely produced throughout the empire in specialized workshops, which created distinctive forms that combined local and Roman decorative traditions and production styles.
Provenance: Ex Marius-Victor-Ernest Dumas private collection (North Africa and France), acquired in Tunisia between 1890 – 1920; Your Antiquarian, Spain, 2021; Former Pablo H. Goizauskas Collection, Spain, 2025.
M. Dumas was Controleur Civile (French colonial administrator) of the city of Sousse in Tunisia prior to World War I. This collection of Roman and North African antiquities has remained in the family for the past 100 years in the Haute-Savoie region of France
Statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.
For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Spanish export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
3rd-4th Century AD
Name of object
unguentarium, 8,5 x 4 cm - Ex M. Dumas collection -
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Damaged
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1920
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
