2019-6-20 · A vase (/ ˈ v ɑː z /, / ˈ v eɪ s /, or / ˈ v eɪ z /) is an open container.It can be made from a number of materials, such as ceramics, glass, non-rusting metals, such as aluminium, 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.