Bosporan phiale (patera), 4th century BC, found in Greece
Phiales were presented as gifts, as evidenced by the numerous images on ancient Greek vases. This tradition was continued in other cultures - the ancient Romans, who used paters in religious rituals.
Phiales were presented as gifts, as evidenced by the numerous images on ancient Greek vases. This tradition was continued in other cultures - the ancient Romans, who used paters in religious rituals.