Strigil
Origin
Rome
Dateca. 300 B.C.E
Mediumbronze
Dimensions9 × 6 × 1 in. (22.9 × 15.2 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Albuquerque High School
Object numberPC1976.83.16
DescriptionThis object is a bronze sigil, a curved, flattened blade used to scrape the body clean of oil and debris. The object's blade is curved to approximately 90° and widens towards the center, at the curve. The tip is narrower than the midsection of the blade, and points slightly upwards. A rectangular strip of metal is oriented parallel to the bottom portion of the object, and is joined to it, creating a handle. Heavy patina and corrosion is visible on the object.On View
Not on viewTerms
200 - 100 B.C.
ca. 100 B.C.E
200 b.c.