A vessel adapted for various domestic purposes, and anciently for sacrificial uses; especially, a vessel of antique or elegant pattern used for ornament; as, a porcelain vase; a gold vase; a Grecian vase. See Illust. of Portland vase, under Portland.
A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of Niche.
a container usually used to hold flowers ..... return
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
Holders for flowers and water, often V shaped for groups of stems or tubular for a single stem ( bud vases.) Can be a major form of expression especially if matched to styles of flower arranging. Vase (ball foot is paperweight) OGP P.42 Epergne, Bulb vase
One of the Eight Buddhist symbols of good fortune. The sacred vase holds the water of life. The word for vase (ping) is pronounced the same as the word for peace.
The vase (pronounced 'vayz' or 'vaaz') is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials including porcelain, ceramics and glass. The vase is often decorated and thus used to extend the beauty of its contents.