GREEK HELLENISTIC RIBBED SILVER PHIALLE BOWL
Ca. 400 BC.
A beautiful silver phiale or shallow bowl featuring a wide body and flattened base. Extensive repoussé decoration comprises a domed central rondel surrounded by alternating petal-shaped bosses. Phiales were used for pouring libations to the gods as well as during feasting.
Size: L:50mm / W:155mm ; 120g
Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 1000 - 2000