Ceramic Phiale

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CODE 1490

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PRICE 100,00€

This is a superior quality reproduction of a 6th century ceramic ritual vessel. It is made available with a contemporary detachable ceramic stand for better display. The interior has five horse riders - a beautifully executed copy making a unique ornament and an exquisite gift.

Material: ceramic

Designer: Thetis

Dimensions: 2,7 cm height, 12,7 cm diameter

Base dimensions: 4,3 cm height, 5,2 cm diameter

Usage: decoration only - fragile

This unusual phiale belongs to the category of Phiale Mesomphalos. These phialae have a round attachment at their base, making them more comfortable to hold. Usually made of metal and more rarely of clay, they were intended mainly for the liquid offerings of wine, oil, honey, milk and holy water to the sanctuaries of gods. The original was found in the Sanctuary of Nymphe on the southern slope of the Acropolis. It dates to the end of the 6th century BC and can be seen in display case 6 of the Museum’s gallery of the Acropolis Slopes.

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