Superb roman bronze strigil with curved blade and handle. With two stamps on the handle and incised lines decorating the blade. The strigil was a tool for the cleansing of the body by scraping off dirt, perspiration, and oil that were applied before bathing. In Ancient Greek and Roman cultures the strigil was primarily of use to men, specifically male athletes. | Rome. 1st-2nd Century A.C. Condition: Mineral deposits and surface wear but good condition. Provenance: French Auction House - Formerly french private collector. Notes: - The piece includes authenticity certificate. The piece includes spanish export license ( Passport for European Union). - If the piece goes outside the European Union a new export license will be requested by us, This process can take beteen 1 and 2 months. -According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: - Up to 6,000 euros: 5%./ From 6.001 to 60.000 euros 10%. - Shipped with Insurance.