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Strigil

Artist/Culture Roman

Date1st century BCE

Mediumbronze

Dimensions21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.)
Overall1: 9.8 x 1 cm (3 7/8 x 3/8 in.)

ClassificationsUtilitarian Objects

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Terms

bronze

Object number1905.46

DescriptionFlat handle, pierced, concave blade bent at right angles to the handle. No marks. From the Necropolis of Troy.
ProvenanceMuseum purchase from Frank Calvert

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