Thesaurus Term/Concept: PATERA

Identifier 166996
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Scope Note A shallow ceramic or metal libation bowl, usually with no handles or feet. The Greeks called it a phiale, the Romans a patera. Used in religious practice. Could contain mixed wine and water but also unmixed wine, honey, oil, water, or milk.

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Find Type PATERA (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)