types:
autoclave
a device for heating substances above their boiling point; used to manufacture chemicals or to sterilize surgical instruments
barile,
botte
a cylindrical container that holds liquids
bagno
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
padella
a shallow vessel used by a bedridden patient for defecation and urination
caldaia
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
boccetta,
bottiglia,
flacone
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
boccia
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids;
incensiere,
turibolo
a container for burning incense (especially one that is swung on a chain in a religious ritual)
zangola
a vessel in which cream is agitated to separate butterfat from buttermilk
crogiolo
a vessel made of material that does not melt easily; used for high temperature chemical reactions
siviera
a spoon-shaped vessel with a long handle; frequently used to transfer liquids from one container to another
ostensorio
(Roman Catholic Church) a vessel (usually of gold or silver) in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration
serbatoio
a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids
alambicco
an obsolete kind of container used for distillation; two retorts connected by a tube
anfora
an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to hold oil or wine
acquario
a tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
bidet,
bidè
a basin for washing genitals and anal area
caraffa
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
damigiana
large bottle with a short narrow neck; often has small handles at neck and is enclosed in wickerwork
pediluvio
a small bathtub for warming or washing or disinfecting the feet
gassometro
a large gas-tight spherical or cylindrical tank for holding gas to be used as fuel
fiala
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
teiera
pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
urna
a large pot for making coffee or tea
fioriera,
vaso
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers