Collection: | Corinth | |
Type: | Object | |
Name: | MF 1140a | |
Title: | BRONZE STRIGIL | |
Category Code: | MF | |
Object Number: | 1140 | |
Object Suffix: | a | |
Related Objects: | MF-XXXX-01140B | |
Description: | Strigil with flat strap handle bending down in back and ending in pointed leaf with convex outer face; blade V-shaped in section, tapering somewhat from handle base toward tip. | |
Writing: | stamp. Small rectangular stamp on back of handle, Greek: | |
Material: | Bronze | |
Condition: | Missing parts. Originally complete except for tip; now broken into four frgts., three of which join to give complete handle and upper half of strigil proper. | |
Dimensions Actual: | W00.020-00.022 (blade) | |
Dimensions Preserved: | L00.175 (originally L00.25) | |
Period: | 5th c. B.C. | |
Chronology: | Context 460-450 B.C. | |
Area: | North Cemetery | |
Context: | NB80B | |
Bibliography: | Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1315 (inscription not seen then) | |
Site: | Corinth | |
City: | Ancient Corinth | |
Country: | Greece | |
References: | Publication: Davidson, Corinth 12, 1952 Monument: North Cemetery Basket: NB80B |