Athlete with Strigil
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Athlete with Strigil

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This black-and-white mosaic (c. 110 AD) from the Terme di Porta Marina depicts a nude athlete holding a strigil , an instrument used for scraping sweat and oil after exercise. Such scenes emphasized the gymnasium role of the baths and reflected ideals of Roman bodily care, strength, and hygiene.