Black-Gloss Mesomphalic Phiale (Libation Bowl): Apotheosis of Herakles

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black, glossy bowl with a wide mouth and a small, rounded knob in the center. The interior surface features a relief design. The exterior is plain and smooth. The bowl appears to be made of ceramic or stone. A raised scene around the knob depicts figures, possibly mythological. A bearded man sits on a rocky outcropping on the right; the rest of the scene includes four other figures. The background of the image is gray.