A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses and whose curvaceous physique was

and whose curvaceous physique was legendary

was favored for crafting ritual vessels due to its fine grain and ease of carving

the lower body painted brown

The outer band is detailed with a rhythmic pattern of stamped and punched dots

winding down from the outer corners of his eyes and enveloping his mouth with their heads

A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses and whose curvaceous physique wasWhen 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