An East Greek Silver Phiale (Libation Bowl), Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE Writing bearded figure flanked by two

bearded figure flanked by two cobras

the boxes present it cleanly and attractively

The tubes are flanked by 14K gold beads and the whole composition strung as a necklace with modern natural pink/green chalcedony semi-precious beads

1980s - 90s

a small suspension loop with remnants of ancient cord between the wings

An East Greek Silver Phiale (Libation Bowl), Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE Writing bearded figure flanked by twoThis fine silver vessel is known as a phiale, an ancient Greek term for such broad, shallow bowls. Its origins lie in Achaemenid Persia, and this bowl demonstrates the interaction between Greek and Achaemenid forms well. Used for drinking or pouring libations, it has a carinated or ridged shoulder, a turned out rim, and a band of radiating petals on the underside. In the center of the bowl is a shallow raised boss that allowed the phiale to be held