Cycladic Vessel "Phiale"

Marble Vessel Replica

Marble vessels, known as “phialai,” are characteristic creations of the Cycladic people from the 3rd millennium BCE. Their purpose during antiquity remains mysterious. They might have served as ceremonial vessels connected to the enigmatic religion of Prehistoric Cyclades. “Phialai” were a symbol of wealth and prestige for the Cycladic people. Simple, well-crafted, and strictly geometric, their circular basins were made of white marble, showcasing the elegance and aesthetic superiority of the Cycladic civilization.