Relief ‘Megarian’ Bowls

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This paper examines the relief decorated pottery from the excavations in the area of the Sanctuary of Parthenos at Panagia Hill in modern-day Kavala. The discovery of relief bowls (‘Megarian’ skyphoi) from the sanctuary enhances our knowledge of the cult of Parthenos in the Hellenistic period. They are usually decorated with floral patterns, while a small percentage bear geometric motifs, and to a lesser extent mythological, Dionysiac, and erotic scenes. Most of the relief bowls from the Neapolitan temenos share similarities with products of Delian and Ionian workshops, but also with examples from Macedonia and Thrace. Attic imports are limited.