Libation Bowl, Phiale
Artist
Unknown Greek
CultureGreek
Titles
- Libation Bowl, Phiale
Date550 BC
MediumGilt silver
Dimensions1 3/8 × 7 3/16 in. diameter (3.5 × 18.2 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Mrs. Clare A. Glassell in memory of Peter C. Marzio
Object number2012.60
Not on view
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Department
AntiquitiesObject Type
by inheritance to her nephew, G. Huguenin, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1955–2011;
[Christies, London, Auction 2390, October 6, 2011, lot 77] [2];
purchased by [Phoenix Ancient Art, New York/Geneva, 2011–2012] [3];
purchased by MFAH, 2012.
[1] Lot information from Christie's indicates it was acquired between the 1920s-1950s. History of Marie Ghiringelli in Object File.
[2] Sold at this auction to Phoenix Ancient Art.
[3] Invoice in Object File.
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