Phiale, Patera

Description

[MM 1965:033](http://kulturarvsdata.se/SMVK-MM/GreekRoman/html/3100975) Inverted rim; on floor centre a semi-spherical protuberance (omphalos); relief decoration on floor, encircling the omphalos; low, shallow body; flattened base; on the underside a central depression is formed by the omphalos. Light brown clay; dark grey, metallic slip. Relief decoration on floor: a chain of lotus buds alternating with palmettes, followed by a string of beads encircles the omphalos; in the main frieze are four quadrigas, each driven by Nike; in the first one is Athena, depicted with helmet, shield and spear; in the second one is Herakles, with his club and lion’s skin; following Herakles are Ares carrying his shield, and Dionysos, holding a thyrsos.