Greek Silver Phiale. c.6th century B.C. A shallow libation bowl or phiale raised from a silver sheet, carinated shoulder and broad flared rim, shallow omphalos, lower body with a decorative band of slender ribs. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, accession number 1980.11.13, for very similar. 172 grams, 16.5 cm wide (6 1/2 in.) Acquired on the London art market, 1990. Property of a North London gentleman.
Fair condition.
Price realized | 400 GBP |
Starting price | 400 GBP |
Estimate | 400 GBP |