A phiale in metal, from above
Image of a young man holding a phiale in his right hand
- Not to be confused with Phiale (genus)
A phiale is the name given in modern terminology to a kind of ancient 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 making libations (offerings of wine or oil).
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Pottery of ancient Greece |
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| Perfume shapes and wedding shapes |
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| Funerary shapes and cultic shapes |
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| Special topics in Greek pottery |
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