An East Greek Silver Phiale (Libation Bowl), Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE Writing symbols of divine kingship and

symbols of divine kingship and fertility

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

This large Luristan bronze sword is an excellent example of the double bell-formed pommel style

1980s - 90s

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An East Greek Silver Phiale (Libation Bowl), Archaic Period, ca. 6th century BCE Writing symbols of divine kingship andThis 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