vases
- Term Type
Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Preferred Term
vases
- Details
Vessels of varying shape and size but which are usually taller than they are wide, varying greatly in actual form and use. In modern usage, typically refers to vessels for displaying flowers. When referring to ancient art, often refers to any ceramic or metal vessel in a range of shapes and used to hold liquids, grain, or another substance.
- Variations
vase
vasos
vaso
- Broader Term