Strigil (Scraper)

Artist/Maker Greek (from Taras, South Italy)

Date5th century BCE

place excavatedTaras, South Italy, Europe

MediumBronze with green patina

DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 × 1 15/16 × 5 3/8 in. (22.5 × 4.9 × 13.7 cm)

Credit LineR. T. Miller Jr. Fund

Object number1951.23

Status

On view

Collections

On View
Ancient

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