A vessel for domestic use, or for use in temples; as a vase for sacrifice, an urn.

An ancient vessel dug out of the ground or from rubbish, and kept as a curiosity.

In architecture, an ornament of sculpture, placed on socles or pedestals, representing the vessels of the ancients, as incensepots, flower-potsThey usually crown or finish facades or frontispieces.

The body of the Corinthian and Composite capital; called also the tambor or drum.

Among florists, the calyx of a plant, as of a tulip.

Among goldsmiths, the middle of a church candlestick.

A solid piece of ornamental marble.