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Silver phiale (libation bowl)

6th century BCE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 152
Bowl with flared lip and decoration on the shoulder.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Silver phiale (libation bowl)
  • Period: Archaic
  • Date: 6th century BCE
  • Culture: East Greek
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: H.: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm)
    Diam.: 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm)
  • Classification: Gold and Silver
  • Credit Line: Purchase, The Abraham Foundation Inc., David L Klein Jr. Memorial Foundation Inc. and Gawain McKinley Gifts, 1985
  • Object Number: 1985.11.8
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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