- Phiale (libation vessel)
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Phiale (genus) A phiale is the name given in modern terminology to a kind ofancient Greek ceramic or metallic vessel. Its form was that of a wide round shallow bowl without handles or a foot (a bowl "with" handles and a foot was a kylix), principally used for makinglibation s (offerings of wine or oil).
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