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Greek Strigil, Oil Flask and Sponge

GR_135

 

£30.00

ex. VAT

 

Reproduction brass Strigil and Oil Flask plus sea sponge.  

In the Greek world, olive oil was basic for skin care. After oil was applied to the body, a strigil was used to scrape the surface of the skin clean. Numerous representations on vases indicate that athletes followed this procedure after exercising.

 

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