Lot 39
Ancient Near East, Achaemenid Persian Empire, ca. 500 to 330 BCE. A finely decorated vessel cast from 93.3% to 95% silver known as a phiale, a special libation bowl used for holding wine. The lower part of the bowl is scalloped, above which is a corseted neck with incised teardrop motifs ringing it before it flares outward into a wide, smooth mouth with an unpronounced rim. The underside features a floral motif. Size: 4.95" W x 2.25" H (12.6 cm x 5.7 cm); silver quality: 93.3% to 95%; weight: 126.9 grams
Libation bowls, known as phiale, were used across a wide geographical area - from Greece to Tibet, throughout the ancient Near East and Central Asia. These shallow bowls for holding wine in ritual and ceremonial settings were made from many materials - glass, ceramic, and many kinds of metal. Royal vessels were made of precious metals, like this one. They functioned both as tableware and as wealth, and could be stored in the royal treasury or given as gifts to people they were hoping to influence.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#157307
- Condition: Repaired from multiple pieces, with restoration along break lines and some areas of base; repairs more visible on interior than exterior. Dark patina on surface. Nice preservation of motifs on underside.
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