Mesomphalic Phiale
1922.01.0133
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Mesomphalic Phiale (1922.01.0133) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Hellenistic, 300–200 BCE |
| Culture | South Italian Greek |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Ancient Mediterranean exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Diameter) | 19.1 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Height) | 3.7 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 0.1 cm |
| Weight | 195 g |
| Measuring Remarks | D3 is the wall thickness of the phiale. |
| Materials | Ceramic--Terracotta, Pigment |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Firing, Glazing |
| Munsell Color Information | Dark Grayish Olive (5Y 2/1) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | LIBATION DISH Elegant dish with raised central boss (omphalos phialai) for pouring liquid sacrifices. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | Li p. 120 (designation unknown) Negative No. 55.16. |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | University of Marburg Archaeological Seminar Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |