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Detail of the Gold Libation Bowl in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, June 2010

Detail of the Gold Libation Bowl in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, June 2010
Libation bowl (phiale mesomphalos)about 625–600 B.C.

Dimensions: Height: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); diameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); weight: 835.46 grams (29 1/2 oz.)

Material: Gold

Classification: Vessels

Accession Number: 21.1843

Inscription: "The sons of Kypselos dedicated [this bowl] from Heraclea" (on exterior just under rim).


Text from: www.mfa.org/collections/object/libation-bowl-phiale-mesom...

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