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| Titles |
Balsamarium Boxer Head: |
| Name |
J. Paul Getty Trust |
| Type of Resource |
three dimensional object |
| Genre |
Bronze Object |
| 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-balsamarium-in-the-form-of-a-boxer's-head-greco-roman-2nd-centu |
| Extent |
H: 17.1 cm ; W: 15 cm |
| Form |
tactile material |
| Note |
Dates to the 2nd century CE. Balsamarium were used to hold oils or ointments, often used by athletes. |
| Access Condition |
Digital image courtesy of the Getty's Open Content Program |
| Access Condition |
CC-BY 4.0 |
| Subject Local Name |
--Balsamarium--Bronze--Silver--Boxer--Equipment--Oil--Graeco-Roman------2nd c. CE--Pyx |