1) Cooking vessel 2) Small earthen boiler 3) Small earthen pot 1) Pot 
A pipkin is an earthenware cooking pot used for cooking over direct heat from coals or a wood fire. It has a handle and three feet. Late medieval and postmedieval pipkins had a hollow handle into which a stick might be inserted for manipulation. ...
small pot
• (n.) A small earthen boiler.
The pipkin usually has a long, straight handle at right angles to a pouring lip or spout, and was occasionally accompanied by a spirit burner and stand.
Small, silver saucepan with a bellied, pear-shaped or cylindrical body, used since the 17hC for warming beverages. The pipkin usually has a long, straight handle at right angles to a pouring lip or spout, and was occasionally accompanied by a spirit burner and stand. Large examples may have hinged covers. Most surviving pipkins are from the 18C. Br …...
Pip'kin noun [ Dim. of Pipe .] A small earthen boiler.