An Achaemenid Silver Phiale
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An Achaemenid Silver Phiale
Circa 6th-4th Century B.C.
Diameter 7 1/4 inches (18.3 cm).
Provenance:
Art Market, New York.
Antiquarium, Ltd., New York, 2020 (Treasures XIX, p. 21).
Note:
Formed as a phiale mesomphalos (shallow bowl with central boss), this silver vessel is either Achaemenid or East Greek. Its indented use could have been for pouring libations, drinking, or given as a gift. The frequent occurrence of phialai in ancient inventories shows that it was a popular offering in sanctuaries. There are three distinct treasury marks on the interior rim of this vessel. Although their significance is still unknown, there are examples of inscriptions and monograms on similar bowls at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Inv. no. 47.100.84) and the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta (Inv. no. 2014.036.001).
Circa 6th-4th Century B.C.
Diameter 7 1/4 inches (18.3 cm).
Provenance:
Art Market, New York.
Antiquarium, Ltd., New York, 2020 (Treasures XIX, p. 21).
Note:
Formed as a phiale mesomphalos (shallow bowl with central boss), this silver vessel is either Achaemenid or East Greek. Its indented use could have been for pouring libations, drinking, or given as a gift. The frequent occurrence of phialai in ancient inventories shows that it was a popular offering in sanctuaries. There are three distinct treasury marks on the interior rim of this vessel. Although their significance is still unknown, there are examples of inscriptions and monograms on similar bowls at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Inv. no. 47.100.84) and the Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University, Atlanta (Inv. no. 2014.036.001).
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