Scarab with Athlete and Strigil

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Object/Title: Scarab with Athlete and Strigil
Type
Provenance: Cyprus
Findspot: Cyprus, Amathus, Site E, tomb 256 Sarcophagus III
Abstract: Carnelian scarab depicting a nude athlete picking up either a discus or sponge. Next to the athlete is a large strigil.
Physical Location: British Museum
URL: http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_objec...
Measurements: L: 1.7 cm ; W: 1.2 cm
Description: Dates to the late 6th century BCE in the Cypro-Archaic II period.
Bibliography: The British Museum. "Scarab". The British Museum. Accessed May 5, 2017. http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_objec...
Access Condition: Attributed to the Trustees of the British Museum under the license CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Creative Commons: CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0
Name: Trustees of the British Museum
Role: Photographer
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Related Search Terms: Carnelian
Scarab
Greek
Archaic
Nudity
Athlete
Male
Strigil
Equipment
Date: 6th c. BCE