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Photographer: J. Paul Getty Trust
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Extent
H: 17.1 cm ; W: 15 cm
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Note
Dates to the 2nd century CE. Balsamarium were used to hold oils or ointments, often used by athletes.
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Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program
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.
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Origin Place Name
Eastern Mediterranean
Origin Country
Egypt (?)