Phiale Mesomphalos
Phiale Mesomphalos

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Phiale Mesomphalos,

late 4th century–3rd century BCE

South Italian
y1939-124

Information

Title
Phiale Mesomphalos
Dates

late 4th century–3rd century BCE

Medium
Ceramic
Dimensions
h. 3.1 cm, diam. 20.2 cm (1 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Object Number
y1939-124
Place Made

Europe, Southern Italy

Culture
Greek
Type
phialae, ceramics
Materials
ceramic
Subject
leaf (plant material), dolphins, running ornament

Purchased from John Khayat in 1939

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