Bidspirit auction | A ROSSO ANTICO MARBLE PHIALE,

A ROSSO ANTICO MARBLE PHIALE, CA. 100 BC - 100 AD - A phiale, or patera in Latin, is a shallow bowl used for libation. This phiale showcases a marble design, whilst in ancient times they were often made out of metal or ceramic. Libation is a ritual pouring of liquid, or grains, as an offering to a deity/spirit, or in the memory of the dead. The crack down the middle shows that the phiale was once broken in two, then reattached back into a single piece. Ancient Mediterranean World - CA. 100 BC - 100 AD D: 8 in., (20.3 cm.) Condition: Good overall. Rough, chipped edges on rim. Crack from edge to edge. Signs of repair.