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Carafe Collection (#2)

In the world of art and history, the carafe takes center stage

Background imageCarafe Collection: T: a travelling musician (Homo Titubans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)

T: a travelling musician (Homo Titubans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221975 T: a travelling musician (Homo Titubans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8644858 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, c.1900-1910 (chromo)

Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790238 Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: Appearance of a fairy to the cookermaid of the sultan, from 1001 Arabian nights)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Still Life with Herring, Bread, and Cheese, 1858 (oil on canvas)

Still Life with Herring, Bread, and Cheese, 1858 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879735 Still Life with Herring, Bread, and Cheese, 1858 (oil on canvas) by Decamps, Alexandre Gabriel (1803-60); 63x38 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCarafe Collection: Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment)

Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment)
7310008 Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment); 6.2(restored) cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Aioili merchant, c.1910 (print)

Aioili merchant, c.1910 (print)
7293344 Aioili merchant, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Aioli (garlic sauce) merchant in the Ancient Rome

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel)

The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel)
8712003 The Empty Mug, 1668 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By David Teniers)

Background imageCarafe Collection: A Monk holding keys to the cellar

A Monk holding keys to the cellar
3478100 A Monk holding keys to the cellar; (add.info.: Woodcut print depicting a Monk holding keys to the cellar. He is tasting the liquor as he fills the jug from the barrel)

Background imageCarafe Collection: I don't mind the seven years but - !?!?! (colour litho)

I don't mind the seven years but - !?!?! (colour litho)
8656669 I don't mind the seven years but - !?!?! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I don't mind the seven years but - !?!)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Ancient Greek pottery (engraving)

Ancient Greek pottery (engraving)
8635145 Ancient Greek pottery (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek pottery. Illustration from Hellas)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Still Life. Glass Vessels, 1919. Creator: Osmiorkin, Alexander Alexandrovich (1892-1953)

Still Life. Glass Vessels, 1919. Creator: Osmiorkin, Alexander Alexandrovich (1892-1953)
Still Life. Glass Vessels, 1919. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Perm

Background imageCarafe Collection: USA, Washington State, Red Mountain. Samplers of Cabernet Sauvignon ready for the tasters evaluation

USA, Washington State, Red Mountain. Samplers of Cabernet Sauvignon ready for the tasters evaluation

Background imageCarafe Collection: Garçon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier

Garçon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Garcon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ca?... 1841. Garcon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ca?...vous n'entendez pas vos interests; il fallait le faire couver

Background imageCarafe Collection: Yellow Roses in a Carafe, 1896. Creator: Menso Kamerlingh Onnes

Yellow Roses in a Carafe, 1896. Creator: Menso Kamerlingh Onnes
Yellow Roses in a Carafe, 1896

Background imageCarafe Collection: Christian Allegory with two Children both Pouring from a Carafe into a Bowl, 1650-1699

Christian Allegory with two Children both Pouring from a Carafe into a Bowl, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Christian Allegory with two Children both Pouring from a Carafe into a Bowl, 1650-1699

Background imageCarafe Collection: Water Carafe, 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson

Water Carafe, 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Water Carafe, 1937

Background imageCarafe Collection: Still Life with Fruit, 1873 (oil on fabric)

Still Life with Fruit, 1873 (oil on fabric)
XOS5885364 Still Life with Fruit, 1873 (oil on fabric) by Preyer, Emilie (1849-1930); 35x46.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Emilie Preyer)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas)

Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas)
8615150 Broken Pot, c.1895 (oil on canvas) by Suthers, Leghe (1856-1924); 81x102 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: By John Lees Suthers/J)

Background imageCarafe Collection: India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)

India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour)
3671189 India vendiendo cuajada, 1820 (watercolour) by Ecuadorian School, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageCarafe Collection: In the Algerian Quarter, 1893 (lithograph)

In the Algerian Quarter, 1893 (lithograph)
3671676 In the Algerian Quarter, 1893 (lithograph) by Mielatz, Charles Frederick William (1864-1919); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageCarafe Collection: White Star Line, cut glass bulbous table carafe

White Star Line, cut glass bulbous table carafe with house flag. 6ins

Background imageCarafe Collection: White Star Line, cut glass water carafe

White Star Line, cut glass water carafe with house flag to front. 8ins

Background imageCarafe Collection: White Star Line, cut glass wine carafe

White Star Line, cut glass wine carafe
White Star Line, cut glass rare stem wine carafe, house flag to front. 9ins

Background imageCarafe Collection: RMS Queen Mary, crackle glass carafe with plaque

RMS Queen Mary, crackle glass carafe with plaque
RMS Queen Mary crackle glass carafe with engraved plaque around neck and certificate that states Craquelle Glass Carafe as an integral part of the R.M.S

Background imageCarafe Collection: Peasant couple on the market, 1519 (engraving)

Peasant couple on the market, 1519 (engraving)
7414918 Peasant couple on the market, 1519 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.6--7.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour)

Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour)
3673123 Quito carrying vegetables, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 18)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Ewer and basin, c. 1781-93 (porcelain)

Ewer and basin, c. 1781-93 (porcelain)
BAL1263 Ewer and basin, c.1781-93 (porcelain) by French School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: by Duc d'Angouleme's porcelain factory, Paris)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Lovers (after the Housebook Master), c. 1490 (engraving)

The Lovers (after the Housebook Master), c. 1490 (engraving)
XOS5884396 The Lovers (after the Housebook Master), c. 1490 (engraving) by Olmutz, Wenzel or Wenceslaus von (fl.1481-97) (after); 16.9x11.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCarafe Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672771 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 4 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageCarafe Collection: Pitcher and a Glass on a Table, 1878 (oil on wood)

Pitcher and a Glass on a Table, 1878 (oil on wood)
XOS5885367 Pitcher and a Glass on a Table, 1878 (oil on wood) by Bacher, Otto Henry (1856-1909); 57x35.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by Otto H. Bacher)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Capo di monte coffee pot, detail of decoration, c. 1750 (porcelain)

Capo di monte coffee pot, detail of decoration, c. 1750 (porcelain)
BAL1170 Capo di monte coffee pot, detail of decoration, c.1750 (porcelain) by Italian School, (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageCarafe Collection: Musical Company, 1620-1750 (oil on panel)

Musical Company, 1620-1750 (oil on panel)
7412463 Musical Company, 1620-1750 (oil on panel) by Brouwer, Adriaen (1605/6-38) (after); 39--26 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Manner of Adriaen Brouwer)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas)

Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886545 Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Butler, George Bernard Jr (1838-1907); 160x84.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Butler)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood)

Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood)
XOS5886595 Peasants Smoking in an Inn, c. 1640 (oil on wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 46.5x37 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by David Teniers)

Background imageCarafe Collection: 3672751

3672751

Background imageCarafe Collection: 3671214

3671214

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 17th Century (Oil on canvas)

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 17th Century (Oil on canvas)
7393535 The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 17th Century (Oil on canvas) by Heemskerk, Egbert van the Elder (1634/5-1704); 54 x 40, 6 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Background imageCarafe Collection: Jug with flowers against a fish-scale background, 1530-1550 (fritware)

Jug with flowers against a fish-scale background, 1530-1550 (fritware)
7394091 Jug with flowers against a fish-scale background, 1530-1550 (fritware) by Turkish School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: fritware)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper)

The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper)
5860370 The Little Dressing Room, 1879-80 (drypoint in black on tan japanese paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 11.9 -- 7.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Edgar Degas)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Dragon-handled sauceboat, c. 1750 (phosphatic porcelain)

Dragon-handled sauceboat, c. 1750 (phosphatic porcelain)
7394061 Dragon-handled sauceboat, c.1750 (phosphatic porcelain) by Bow Porcelain Factory (c.1747-76) ; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Trough (oil on canvas)

The Trough (oil on canvas)
885751 The Trough (oil on canvas) by Palizzi, Filippo (1818-99); Museo Civico Revoltella, Trieste, Italy; (add.info.: by Filippo Palizzi)

Background imageCarafe Collection: The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco)

The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco)
885643 The Fountain of Life, detail of the journey to the fountain, 1418-30 (fresco) by Jaquerio, Giacomo (fl.1403-53); Castello della Manta, Saluzzo

Background imageCarafe Collection: 'Wishing you a Jolly Christmas', Victorian card, c. 1880 (chromolitho)

"Wishing you a Jolly Christmas", Victorian card, c. 1880 (chromolitho)
BAL12671 "Wishing you a Jolly Christmas", Victorian card, c.1880 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Study for the Briar Rose Series, 1889 (oil on canvas)

Study for the Briar Rose Series, 1889 (oil on canvas)
7388603 Study for the Briar Rose Series, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Bottle with reclining feline and openwork band, Late Horizon (1476-1534)

Bottle with reclining feline and openwork band, Late Horizon (1476-1534) or Early Colonial (1534-1570) period (ceramic)
1071879 Bottle with reclining feline and openwork band, Late Horizon (1476-1534) or Early Colonial (1534-1570) period (ceramic)

Background imageCarafe Collection: Pitcher with Inlaid Figure and Willow Design, 1200s (celadon ware with inlaid white)

Pitcher with Inlaid Figure and Willow Design, 1200s (celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration)
XOS5887695 Pitcher with Inlaid Figure and Willow Design, 1200s (celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration) by Korean School, (13th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Background imageCarafe Collection: Book of Hours, vol 137, 2v, 16th century (Bound in red velour, with metal corners)

Book of Hours, vol 137, 2v, 16th century (Bound in red velour, with metal corners)
6333412 Book of Hours, vol 137, 2v, 16th century (Bound in red velour, with metal corners) by Flemish School, (16th century); 209x142 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soane's Museum

Background imageCarafe Collection: St Benedict drinks poisoned wine, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)

St Benedict drinks poisoned wine, 1415-20, (tempera on wood)
7146402 St Benedict drinks poisoned wine, 1415-20, (tempera on wood) by Pietro, Nicolo di (fl.1394-1430); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany




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In the world of art and history, the carafe takes center stage. This captivating object has been depicted in various forms throughout time, showcasing its significance and versatility. One such portrayal is seen in "Black Woman" (1875-1876), an oil on canvas masterpiece that captures a black woman gracefully holding a carafe. The painting exudes elegance as it showcases her strength and beauty. Moving from paintings to reality, we encounter displays of local wine for sale adorned with exquisite carafes. These vessels not only enhance the presentation but also elevate the experience of enjoying fine wines. The White Star Line, known for its luxurious voyages, featured cut glass bulbous table carafes onboard their ships. These stunning pieces added a touch of opulence to dining experiences at sea. Additionally, cut glass water and wine carafes were also provided to ensure passengers had access to refreshing beverages throughout their journey. Stepping onto the RMS Queen Mary, we discover a crackle glass carafe with a plaque commemorating this iconic ship's history. This unique piece serves as a reminder of the grandeur and sophistication associated with ocean liners. Traveling back in time through engravings, we come across "Peasant Couple on the Market" (1519) depicting everyday life where vendors proudly display their goods alongside humble earthenware carafes filled with nourishing liquids. Further exploring historical depictions brings us to "Quito Carrying Vegetables" (1865), showcasing women carrying baskets balanced on their heads while clutching traditional clay jugs or wooden-carved carafes filled with fresh produce - symbols of sustenance and community spirit. Delving into porcelain craftsmanship reveals an ewer and basin set dating back to c. 1781-93; these delicate pieces showcase intricate designs that highlight both functionality and aesthetic appeal within domestic settings. Artistic interpretations continue with "The Lovers" (c.