Phiale (Libation Dish)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Phiale (Libation Dish) by unknown artist is a shallow, wide dish made of a weathered green metal, likely bronze or copper, with a rounded knob in the center. The dish has a rough, uneven patina with darker green and brown spots throughout, indicating age and wear. The knob in the center is smooth and rounded. The dish has a flat base and slightly raised edges. The surface of the dish is scratched and marked. It sits on a plain gray surface with a shadow cast to the right.