Excessively Rare Neo-Elamite Phiale Mesomphalos for Ampirish, King of Sama ti, Son of Dabala, 7th-6th Century BC

A silver phiale mesomphalos with intersecting bulbous gadroons to the base, flaring rim and central boss decorated with rosette and framed by lines; short cuneiform inscription to the rim refers to Ampirish, son of Dabala. Ampirish was the ruler of Samati, a small kingdom whose location has yet to be discovered. 17cm (6 ¾")