Strigil-holder rings with terminals in the form of animal heads

Abstract

The article examines more than 50 strigil-holder rings dating to the 2nd and 1st centuries BC, with terminals in the form of animal heads: lynx, birds, dogs, and reptiles. Unfortunately, many of the specimens lack information regarding their provenance. The survey shows that representations of birds are concentrated mainly in central-western Italy, whereas dogs and snakes are more common in the eastern regions.