Balsamarium Boxer Head

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Object/Title: Balsamarium Boxer Head
Type: Bronze Object
Provenance: Egypt (?)
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Abstract: Bronze balsamarium shaped as the head of a male boxer wearing a leather cap. His mouth is partially open showing missing teeth. Both the eyes and teeth used to be inlaid with silver.
Physical Location: J. Paul Getty Museum
URL: http://www.getty.edu/art/collection/objects/239706/unknown-maker-balsama...'s-head-greco-roman-2nd-centu
Measurements: H: 17.1 cm ; W: 15 cm
Description: Dates to the 2nd century CE. Balsamarium were used to hold oils or ointments, often used by athletes.
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Access Condition: Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
Creative Commons: CC-BY 4.0
Name: J. Paul Getty Trust
Role: Photographer
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Related Search Terms: Balsamarium
Bronze
Silver
Boxer
Equipment
Oil
Graeco-Roman
Pyx
Date: 2nd c. CE