Ceramic vessels are a type of container made from clay and fired in a kiln. An OLLA is a Spanish term for a ceramic jar used to store water or food. An AMPHORA is an ancient Greek vessel with two handles and a narrow neck, often used to store wine or oil. An URN is a tall, cylindrical vessel with a lid, typically used as a funerary container. POTTERY is the art of making ceramic vessels by hand. China is a type of POTTERY that is glazed and fired at high temperatures. Tiles are thin, flat pieces of ceramic material used for decoration or protection.