Corinth Object: MF 3329
Collection:   Corinth
Type:   Object
Name:   MF 3329
Title:   BRONZE STRIGIL
Category Code:   MF
Object Number:   3329
Description:   Strigil with broad curving blade, with rounded section, tapering from top toward missing tip. End of vertical handle consists of a thin strap, making a right-angled bend in to a possible palmette finial, soldered to blade. Note: numerous non-joining frgts. with all of these strigils stored in drawer.
Material:   Bronze
Condition:   Fragment. Two joining frgts. preserving 3/4 blade from top down, broken at tip, and base of handle in back. Corroded.
Dimensions Actual:   W00.022-00.027 Depth00.010-00.013
Dimensions Preserved:   L00.198 (parallel to handle) L00.20 (orig. inv. = L00.26)
Period:   5th c. B.C.
Chronology:   2nd quarter 5th c. B.C.
Area:   City Wall east
Context:   NB131 P65
Bibliography:   Davidson 1952, Corinth 12, cat. 1312
Site:   Corinth
City:   Ancient Corinth
Country:   Greece
References:   Publication: Davidson, Corinth 12, 1952
Monument: City Wall east
Basket: NB131 P65