Ancient Roman Bronze Strigil
Ca. 100-300 AD Great Ancient Roman bronze strigil with sharply-curved scraping surface and long rectangular handle. The strigil was a tool used in combination with olive oil and sand to exfoliate and clean the skin after exercising or bathing. It was an essential piece of equipment for the Greek and Roman athletes. This item includes a lifetime authenticity certificate. Material: Bronze / Nice smooth Patina Condition: Very Good / Wearable / see photos Date: Ca. 100-300 AD Size: L: 240mm; 143g Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Obtained from an old British collection, acquired on German art market in 1990s
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Ca. 100-300 AD Great Ancient Roman bronze strigil with sharply-curved scraping surface and long rectangular handle. The strigil was a tool used in combination with olive oil and sand to exfoliate and clean the skin after exercising or bathing. It was an essential piece of equipment for the Greek and Roman athletes. This item includes a lifetime authenticity certificate. Material: Bronze / Nice smooth Patina Condition: Very Good / Wearable / see photos Date: Ca. 100-300 AD Size: L: 240mm; 143g Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Obtained from an old British collection, acquired on German art market in 1990s