The golden phiale was discovered in 2007 by a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Georgi Kitov. They were looking through some rich tombs in the Sliven area and, in one of them, Dalakova Mogila, they found some exquisite works of art. The unknown ruler buried there was surrounded by numerous beautiful funeral gifts - rhytons, golden phiales, a golden mask, silver dishes, a gold ring engraved with the inscription ‘To the Saviour of Asia’ and many other items. They date from the 4th century BC. The golden phiales are decorated with grooves.
All the artefacts are kept in the Sliven Museum, available for viewing.
The gold phiale is the perfect present for:
- Golden wedding. A wonderful occasion to congratulate and make a golden present to your parents, relatives or friends. They say that the golden wedding is the happiest anniversary, because the celebrants have proven their mutual love, respect and understanding for all these years. It is not a coincidence that the symbol of this anniversary is gold, the symbol of well-being and longevity. Delight them with a replica of a Thracian gold dish. Wish them many more years of happy life together.
- A special birthday. When you are invited to such an important event, it is a good idea to prepare in advance. This is not an ordinary celebration; this day is special for the celebrant. A replica of this golden phiale is a perfect gift for the occasion. An item of high collectable and artistic value that will be appreciated and remembered for a long time.
- A colleague’s retirement. Replicas of antique dishes are one of the best presents for this occasion. When your colleague retires, show them your respect; present them with a piece of Thracian treasure that will remain a lasting memory of the years you’ve spent together.
Why should you choose the phiale?
- Because it is sophisticated. The ancient masters were true artists. They made this beautiful phiale in a sophisticated and elegant style. A dish that many would like to own.
- Because it's history. As an ancient Thracian dish, the phiale is part of a treasure found in our lands. Through this replica, we have tried to recreate the time when the original was made by the ancient craftsman. Most people would appreciate its historical value.
- Because it's golden. A valuable present with a noble finish, it is recognition and gratitude forever.
What material was it made of and how?
We make the phiale of copper sheet. Its depth is about 40 mm to the smooth part of the mouth. It has a high umbo - the highest part in the centre of its bottom - which is typical for phiales. The decorations are grooves that cover the entire surface to the edge. The gold plating is 24K.
We will help you personalise your gift
- Place a metal plaque with a personal message. To make your gift even more memorable, make it personal. Think of the person you will be giving it to, create a text specifically for them. We will write it on a metal plaque that will be placed inside a luxury box. In this way, the gift will bring additional joy, because it will show that you have taken the special time and attention to think, find it and personalise it to make it even more unique.
- Beautiful packaging is very important. We offer the gold cognac cup in a luxurious box. It comes with a certificate issued by ‘Zografov and Son’. It guarantees the authenticity of the product. The box also contains a description of the item, as well as brief information about us. We tell you a little of our story and who we are. In the elegant packaging, we add a beautiful leaflet with photos of some of our items. In the cases when you receive your order in our studio, we put the luxury box in a branded bag. The product is ready for presenting.
How to keep the phiale beautiful
- We are happy to offer you our maintenance service to keep your ‘Zografov and son’ artwork in mint condition.
- If over time, the coating darkens or is worn after long use, or if you damage the shape of the item, please get in touch with us. We can repair it for you and have it back in its previous pristine state. The price for this service will be determined after we examine the piece.
- To maintain the perfect condition of any items bought from us, please have a look at the article with instructions on how to take care of the products.
Time for production
If the phiale is unavailable, the manufacturing time is 7 working days.
Give a present that will impress and will last a lifetime.
Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions. We can advise you on the type and occasion of the gift. We have many years of experience and we know how to do it. Our clients are state institutions, banks, corporations, companies and many individuals. They all trust our expertise.
We respond to each inquiry within a day.
Email or contact us via Viber at +359 887 69 7228
We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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