GREEK BRONZE STRIGIL Ca. 400 - 300 BC . A bronze strigil, a cleaning tool traditionally used in ancient baths and athletic training. This implement features a long, curving blade that tapers to a rounded point, designed for scraping dirt and sweat from the body. The tool is equipped with a loop handle, allowing for a firm grip during use. For similar see: The Harvard Art Museum, Object Number 1960.484. Size: 290mm x 35mm; Weight: 110g. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.