Possible Clues:

• It may have claw feet
• Big popcorn container
• Bath container
• Although one comes up with a swift tale, by the sound of it
• Although it may be overturned, it will hold water
• What's behind the curtain
• Although it's overturned it will hold water
• Pot (of e.g. ice-cream)
• Maybe it sailed, but capsized
• Lard holder