An East Greek Silver Phiale (Libation Bowl), Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE Price - Over $10000 The figure wears a pendant

The figure wears a pendant necklace and has pierced ears

The careful carving of this vibrant example exemplifies the ceremonial importance and ritual significance of the Spondylus

Vandier d’Abbadie

when it first appears in connection with the rites for Sokaris

An East Greek Silver Phiale (Libation Bowl), Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE Price - Over $10000 The figure wears a pendantThis 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