Deep cognition of the metaphorical symbolism of crockery (cups, glasses, vases)

The article is devoted to the deep cognition of the metaphorical symbolism of crockery (cups, glasses, vases, etc.) in a psychosemiotic, cultural, and artistic context. The purpose of the research is to determine and analyze the symbolic meaning of these objects across different traditions, their role in shaping the collective unconscious, and their influence on psychological, literary, and artistic interpretations. The research also aims to explore how these symbols contribute to the construction of meaning in cultural narratives and human perception. The research methods include semantic analysis, a structural-semiotic approach, comparative analysis of cultural texts, and psychoanalytic interpretation of archetypes. Additionally, an interdisciplinary approach has been applied, incorporating elements of cultural studies, art criticism, and psychology to provide a comprehensive understanding of the metaphorical nature of crockery. The results obtained indicate that a cup, a glass, and a vase function as universal symbols of filling, emptiness, spiritual transformation, interaction, and harmony. These objects are deeply embedded in cultural memory and artistic thinking, often carrying associations with hospitality, sacrifice, containment, and emotional states. Their metaphorical nature is widely used not only in literature and visual arts but also in psychology, particularly in art therapy, psychodiagnostics, and psychocorrection. The study demonstrates that the symbolic representation of crockery reflects fundamental human experiences and can be a valuable tool for exploring unconscious processes and identity formation. The findings of this research can be applied in cultural studies, art history, psychology, literature, and therapy, offering new insights into the ways metaphorical symbolism shapes human perception and communication.