A match for the containers? 16th-17th century ivory vases

[gerrydelasel]

They are *hypothetical* vessels. They are illustrations that need no reality. Out of so many other illustrations with bogus interpretations, why is this one is supposed to be valid?

Exactly, we know the artist was highly imaginative and did not merely draw things that were sat in front of him, nor did he draw real things with good accuracy.
I maintain that they do not represent merely containers but tools for processing, whether heating, distilling, percolation, or something else. The one on You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view., in particular, appears to be trying to show a kind of double-walled vessel.
   

The presence of 'feet' is particularly suggestive of a heated device, although rippled feet are also a known feature of You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view..