phialae mesomphalos

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Scope note
A typical form of phiale featuring a hollow knob in the middle- an omphalos- projecting upward into the bowl. The vessel was held with the middle finger tucked into the underside of the omphalos and the thumb hooked over the rim.
phialae mesomphalos
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024