Preserved Roman strigil

Roman strigil, made of bronze. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and is currently in “The MET” in New York. There is an inscription on the object: L.MUC.F, which means that the object was made by a certain Lucius Mucius.

In antiquity, perfumed oils were used to obtain clean and healthy skin. Strigil was used to remove excess dead skin, sweat and dirt; thus the body was cleansed.

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Lucius Licinius Lucullus Strigimentum – exfoliated epidermis, sweat and oil Roman strigil Fullones in ancient Rome Romans were extremely hygienic