A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses was favored for crafting ritual

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

Usually of bronze or iron

and blue pigment remaining

and whose curvaceous physique was legendary

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A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses was favored for crafting ritualWhen 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