Elamite Silver Phiale Mesomphalos Circa 9th century B.C. A silver phiale or bowl composed of a squat, hemispherical body decorated with hammered geometric forms representing radiating petals or stylised lotus flowers and buds, concentric rings encircling central domed omphalos; held in a custom-made, lined presentation box. 157 grams, 16 cm wide (1 kg, 25.5 x 25.7 cm including box) (6 1/4 in. (10 x 10 1/8 in.)). Acquired before the early 1970s. Ex London, UK, gallery. Property of a London gentleman.