EXTRAORDINARY ANCIENT GREEK SOLID SILVER LOBED PHIALE - 44CM

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Ca. 500 - 300 BC. A hammered and chased solid silver phiale of substantial size, formed with a broad and shallow circular body. The interior is centred by a prominent omphalos surrounded by a narrow band, from which extends a dense ring of finely fluted petals radiating outwards. Encircling this central field is a broad frieze composed of twelve pronounced, drop-shaped lobes, each bordered by delicately incised floral motifs terminating in blooms.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 124082.Size: 440mm x 70mm; Weight: 1.94kgProvenance: Private UK collection.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

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