Gilt silver phiale mesomphalos, Classical period, late 5th century B.C., Greek, Silver-gilt, Diameter: 8 in. (20.3 cm), Gold and Silver, Very little Classical Greek silver plate survives today. The golden figural decoration on these examples calls to mind Athenian red-figure vases and scholars debate whether precious vessels like these were the inspiration for the painted vases
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