- published: 01 Mar 2009
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A vase (/ˈvɑːz/, /ˈveɪs/, or /ˈveɪz/) is an open container, often used to hold cut flowers. It can be made from a number of materials, such as ceramics , glass, non-rusting metals, such as aluminum, brass, bronze or stainless steel. Even wood has been used to make vases, either by using tree species that naturally resist rot, such as teak, or by applying a protective coating to conventional wood. Vases are often decorated.
Vases are defined as having a certain anatomy. Lowest is the foot, a distinguishable base to the piece. The design of the base may be bulbous, flat, carinate, or another shape. Next, is the body, which forms the main portion of the piece. Resting atop the body is the shoulder, where the body curves inward. Then the neck, where the vase is given more height. Lastly, the lip, where the vase flares back out at the top. All these attributes can be seen in the picture at right. Some vases are also given handles. Today, the shapes of vases have evolved from the conventional or traditional ones to modern designs and shapes. After some time they got more fancy and unique.
There were islands where we spent the days.
There were hunting hounds by the palace grounds, believe me.
She had circles like Romany Marie
She would start the day with the Novocaine, believe me.
By the end of the day
There were coming shocks from the palace clocks, believe me.
There was nothing we could do or say
We were holding hands in the garbage cans, believe me.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase.
While the innkeep follows us the road gives in to haze
And the smell of water comes.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase.
You'll never win the game.
When you wander off keep your ballots soft, believe me.
Believe me.
You can wish but this order is thinner than the glaze on a vase.