Save broken receptacle (4)
I believe the answer is:
vase
'receptacle' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'save broken' is the wordplay.
'broken' is an anagram indicator.
'save' anagrammed gives 'VASE'.
(Other definitions for vase that I've seen before include "Flower container - save it" , "Urn" , "Holder for flowers" , "Container for cut flowers" , "Cut flower container" .)