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Phiale with Herakles, Nike and Aphrodite
Italic, Etruscan
Early Hellenistic Period
Late 4th century B.C. - early 3rd century B.C.
Medium/Technique
Ceramic
Dimensions
5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Catharine Page Perkins Fund
Accession Number97.378
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Ancient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsVessels
DescriptionLibation dish decorated in relief. Medallion in center, showing Herakles resting seated on the Nemean lion's fleece with the quiver on his shoulder, a winged female figure (possibly Nike) standing in the middle while holding a dish with fruits and a second female figure (possibly Turan, the Etruscan Aphrodite) seated with a swan on her lap. Grape leaves and clusters of grapes about it. Considerable remains of the original silver coating of the vase. A long break in the rim has been restored.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: with Edward Perry Warren (according to Warren's records: Italy. Bought in Rome.); 1897: purchased by MFA from Edward Perry Warren for $ 25,000.00 (this figure is the total price for MFA 97.285-97.442 and 97.1104)