vase

n.

1. vessel, urn, jar, pottery, porcelain, receptacle, flower holder, ornament.

   Types of vases include: amphora, burette, krater, lekynos, hydria, kylix, aquaemanale, oxybaphon, tazza, alabastron, bud vase, cruse, jug, pitcher, ewer, jardiniere, libation cup, funeral urn.

2. Styles of vases include: Etruscan, Greek black figure, Greek red figure, canopic, T'ang, Sung, Ming, Ch'ing, blue and white, famille verte, famille rose (both French), Samarran luster, Majolica, delft, Belleek, faience, potiche.