
Greek Silver Mesomphalos Philae (Wine Bowl)

inscribed grafitto (omega) on underside of omphalos
6th-5th Centuries BC
ht: 2 3/4 in. (6 cm.) mouth diameter: 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm.)
private European collection, 1970’s or earlier
#9267
Published:
Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XVI (New York, 2017) p. 20
Comparanda:
Circle of Ancient Iranian Studies. International Achaemenid Style (http://www.cais-soas.com/CAIS/Art/international_achaemenid_art.htm) fig. 10
Metropolitan Museum of Art (online) acc. no.: 1985.11.8