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Silver and gold phiale (libation bowl)

late 6th century BCE
Not on view
The phiale, characterized by its wide, low proportions and by the central boss, originated in the Near East but reached the Greek world by about 700 B.C. Phialai with a zone of ornament around the omphalos (central boss) found particular favor in eastern Greece. The palmette-lotus band is of Cypro-Phoenician type but its application may reflect Greek influence.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silver and gold phiale (libation bowl)
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: late 6th century BCE
  • Culture: Cypriot
  • Medium: Silver, gold
  • Dimensions: H. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm)
    diameter 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
  • Object Number: 74.51.4572
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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