Meaning of Vase
The word vase is used to define a container , designed with the appearance of a tall glass, or jug that fulfills decorative functions . Its presentation is generally smooth with some decorations regardless of whether they are made of metal, ceramic, glass , etc.
Vases are very common elements in architecture , serving as an ornament in gardens, inside living rooms and in building finishes. For interior decoration, the most valued vases, due to their delicacy and antiquity, are the Chinese ones , since they are made with fine porcelain, their prices can be impressive in art auctions.
Vases have been present for many years in the context of decorating houses , buildings, etc., today they are still used as decorative elements. The material with which the vase is made can be varied, in this way it will adjust to the demands of people. In the market you can get glass vases , which are the most common, these can be of different shapes and sizes , their color is also varied. Historically glass vases have existed since the time of the Egyptian pharaohs , for that period, these glass containers were owned by the wealthiest people until 100 BC when the Romans invented theblown glass technique .
Ceramic and pottery vases , these types of containers can have a variety of ornamental effects, as some may have polished stones or glass embedded in the ceramic, thus creating a mosaic effect . The Chinese combine materials such as Chinese ground stone with white clay to create porcelain, this material was used to make complicated vases that in the end ended up being works of art .
Metal vases, the materials with which these vases are made is generally bronze or copper , however other types of metals can also be used. Other materials that are also used to make vases are bamboo, wood or stone, the important thing is to know that the vases come from many cultures so that each design will be adapted to any decoration scheme.