A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses Usually of bronze or iron

Usually of bronze or iron

Garnet necklaces have been found in graves in Czechoslovakia dating back to the Bronze Age

the lower body painted brown

Presented on a custom mount

it displays a perfection and abstract purity of form

A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses Usually of bronze or ironWhen viewing ancient athletic scenes, a basic "kit" was almost always included: a sponge, an aryballos, and a strigil. The strigil was a small, curved metal tool used extensively by the Greeks and Romans and considered essential for skin care. After covering the body with olive oil, it was used to scrape dirt and sweat from their bodies as part of the process of massage, cold or hot baths, exercise, or competitive games. The curved handle allowed the