A brief on the history of vase

July 27, 2017

A brief on the history of vase

The use of vases dates back to around 6000 BC and one of the earliest form was a Greek vase called 'Lekythos', and it was used for funeral rituals. The use of vases cut across different facets of life; from religion to cinerary and gardening where it is widely used for keeping flowers. They are also used for serving liquids in some parts of the world.

Vases vary in shape, size and style. Some common shapes [of vases] we see around include spherical, bottle-shaped, cylindrical and even trumpet-shaped vases. There are also variations in the materials used in making them; vases are commonly made from ceramic but there have also been those made from glass, stone, wood, bronze and brass. Meanwhile, the Chinese cherish making their vases from crystal.

Additionally through ceramic art, vases have been used to depict the culture of certain tribes. Instances abound down the line of history. These sets of vases are often embellished with paintings that sometimes speak volume of what a particular set of persons hold dear. Numerous examples are found on Greek vases [like the Amphorae and Hydria]; the Chinese vases also portray paintings that the items distinctive from others.