Symbolism of Vessel: Vessels are classic symbols of feminine matter. Of the many vessels symbolizing feminine containment, one that is particularly dear to Christians is the chalice or grail, the highest level of spiritual development and heavenly and earthly happiness. In creation terms the female body is a vessel which receives sperm and produces eggs. The way this image came out - I see a monolith (creation). On the left side a reflection in time warps this image reminding me of a pic I took last Sunday called A Ripple In Time.