/internal/media/dispatcher/739059/resize%25253Aformat%25253DthumbnailLibation bowl (phiale mesomphalos) depicting men being entertainedabout 430 B.C.the Phiale Painter (also known as the Boston Phiale Painter)Diameter: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.)Ceramic, Red FigureCatharine Page Perkins Fund97.3711"School of Music" The boss is surrounded by a series of eight figures, men being entertained by hetaerae and musicians. On the omphalos is a figure of Nike walking to left, carrying a basket and an oinochoe. Name-vase of the Boston Phiale Painter
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On this libation bowl, professional female entertainers amuse a group of men. On the raised omphalos ("navel") is a depiction of Nike, the personification of victory, holding a basket and a pitcher.Vessels15385001