A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses For a related example

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This small juglet with disc foot

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

Presented on a custom mount

They adapt well to the Australian climate and ecology and can survive well in desert conditions by burrowing underground

A decorated Roman Bronze Strigil, ca. 1st -2nd century CE Gods & Goddesses For a related exampleWhen 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