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Glossary: Vases

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Vases

Vessels of varying shape and size, but usually taller than they are wide, and often cylindrical. Used mainly to hold flowers or for ornamental purposes.

Villa suburbanae

Often palatial buildings of the Italian Renaissance located just outside town, suitable for spending the day but usually without bedrooms.

Villa urbanae

Roman country houses located near the city and serving recreational, not agricultural, purposes.

Villeggiatura

A sojourn at a Renaissance villa or country estate, usually occurring during the summer season.

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