food vessel

American  

noun

Archaeology.

1. an early Bronze Age grave vessel, 1600–1300 b.c., found in Ireland and northern Britain and intended for the use of the deceased in the afterlife.

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Etymology

Origin of food vessel

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

The southern-resident pods are critically endangered because of lack of food, vessel noise and pollution.

From Seattle Times

Its spring show, “Ancient Chinese Bronzes,” begins with a fanfare of honey-gold and green in the form a large ritual food vessel from the late 11th to 10th century B.C., then moves to a small tripod container surmounted by a sway-back tiger, and on to a fantastical bronze mask with horns, fangs and a dark green patina the color of late-winter moss.

From New York Times

Later a powerful Western Zhou food vessel with stylized dragons in low relief caused a bigger stir.

From New York Times

In a grave 8 feet below the surface in the western cemetery we found: 1, decorated food vessel; 2, black shoe-shape cooking pot resting in a food bowl and containing a small rude ladle; 3, coarse undecorated basin.

From Project Gutenberg

By his left hand was the food vessel that is now placed on the left side of the skull, and at his feet are a number of small bronze studs or rivets.

From Project Gutenberg