Achaemenid Silver phiale mesomphalos, 19 cm diam. -EX BONHAMS. Exhibited at Ifergan Museum

This silver phiale mesomphalos is a shallow, open bowl-shaped vessel with a central omphalos that protrudes from the inside of the vessel, while the outside of the vessel has a recessed appearance. These vessels were used in ceremonial ceremonies to make libations as a religious offering. The interior with a raised central omphalos, the exterior with twenty-two petals in relief. Provenance: UK private collection, acquired in the 1970s/ Acquired at Bonhams, London, Auction, 2014 Exhibited: Ifergan Collection, Málaga (2018-2020) Statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territorry: all our object will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes and will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed on the final auction price and the tax rate is not applied directly on the total value of the item to be exported, but rather the different percentages by sections are applied to it: - Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. Due to Switzerland customs regulations about antiques over 100 years old, this lot cannot be sold to customers residing in Switzerland.