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A nice Greek phiale or Omphalos bowl

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A nice Greek phiale or Omphalos bowl
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A nice Greek phiale or Omphalos bowl, c. 4th- 3rd Century BC, known to the Romans as a patera, decorated with three parallel bands in red slip, central circular raised area with opposing depression on the base, two holes for suspension just below the rim. A nice example with mineral deposits throughout. Dia: 6 in (15.2 cm). The omphalos represented the “navel of the Earth” and was used to pour offerings, with statues and other images of deities commonly depicted holding one. Ex Orange County private collection.