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Phiale
Greek, South Italian
Classical Period
4th century B.C.
Place of Manufacture: Italy, Campania (?)
Medium/Technique
Ceramic, Black Glaze Ware
Dimensions
Diameter: 17.7cm (6 15/16in.)
Credit Line
Henry Lillie Pierce Fund
Accession Number99.537
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionBlack glaze with stamped decoration. Three circles of short incised lines around the omphalos; within these six ornaments, stamped; a dolphin and a star alternately.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren; purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren, 1899, for $ 32,500.00 (this is the total price for MFA 99.338-99.542)