Cistern Collection (#2)

Turkey. Constantinople - Cistern of Philoxenos
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). Cistern of Philoxenos or Binbirdirek Cistern, The 1001 columns. It was constructed under a palace in the 5th century

Yere Batan Serai, underground cisterns, Istanbul, Turkey
Yere Batan Serai, underground cisterns, Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey Date: 1858

Tired Cubs
Alessandro Catta

Wall Cistern with Spigot, Sankt Gallen, c. 1790. Creator: Heinrich Hiller II
Wall Cistern with Spigot, Sankt Gallen, c. 1790

Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775 / 1825. Creator: Unknown
Basin Depicting a Cistern, Tower and Domed Building, 1775/1825

San Gimignano, Piazza Cavour, gia della cisterna, 1850-1900. Creator: Unknown
San Gimignano, Piazza Cavour, gia della cisterna, 1850-1900. [Well in Piazza Cavour, San Gimignano, Italy]. Albumen print

Apres Moi, Le Deluge; Girl in lavatory (photo)
1095007 Apres Moi, Le Deluge; Girl in lavatory (photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apres Moi, Le Deluge; Girl in lavatory)

Doultons Improved Slop Sink, 19th Century (engraving)
869929 Doultons Improved Slop Sink, 19th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Comic postcard, Man sleeping in toilet at seaside hotel Date: 20th century

Artificial Propagation of Salmon (engraving)
1618936 Artificial Propagation of Salmon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Propagation of Salmon)

Discovery of a Roman Villa, Ground-Plan of a Roman Villa in the Valley of Gan, near Pau (engraving)
1612226 Discovery of a Roman Villa, Ground-Plan of a Roman Villa in the Valley of Gan, near Pau (engraving) by English School

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 fol. 20 Joseph being retrieved from the well and sold to the Ishmaelites
XJL197009 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 fol.20 Joseph being retrieved from the well and sold to the Ishmaelites, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1490 (vellum) by Colombe

View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b / w photo)
5917338 View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

Reservoir (photo)
GDG233886 Reservoir (photo) by Roman; Tipasa, Algeria; (add.info.: citerne; eau; reserve; Tipasa founded by the Phoenicians)

Les deux citernes de la cour du Palais Ducal, a Venise (engraving)
2787739 Les deux citernes de la cour du Palais Ducal, a Venise (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les deux citernes de la cour du Palais Ducal, a Venise)

Advert, Brown & Co, Glasgow, Scotland
Advert for Brown & Co, Iron Packaging, Cisterns, Casks, Pails etc, Wigton Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

The Fountaine Collection on Sale at Messers Christie and Mansons (engraving)
1622596 The Fountaine Collection on Sale at Messers Christie and Mansons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fountaine Collection, Articles purchased by the Syndicate (engraving)
1622606 The Fountaine Collection, Articles purchased by the Syndicate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fountaine Collection)

American Drinks (engraving)
1096853 American Drinks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Drinks. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Roman Villa discovered near Oxford (engraving)
1101823 Roman Villa discovered near Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Villa discovered near Oxford)

Constantinople in London, The Hall of A Thousand and One Pillars (engraving)
1064209 Constantinople in London, The Hall of A Thousand and One Pillars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople in London)

Microscopic images of water (engraving)
603470 Microscopic images of water (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from the Illustrated Times (published on 8 May 1858)

Solomons Pools, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446226 Solomons Pools, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; (add.info.: photochrome print made by the Photochrom Co)

A George Jennings Patented Lavatory (engraving)
495466 A George Jennings Patented Lavatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Jennings (1810-82)

Citerne antique a Merida (engraving)
2790103 Citerne antique a Merida (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citerne antique a Merida. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1868)

Cana. Etching by Bernatz et alii - Eisenblatter, R. Editore
3572484 Cana. Etching by Bernatz et alii - Eisenblatter, R. Editore by Bernatz, Johann Martin (1802-1878); (add.info.: Note)

Sarreguemines cobalt blue ground wall cistern and basin, late 19th century (majolica)
CH440549 Sarreguemines cobalt blue ground wall cistern and basin, late 19th century (majolica) by French School, (19th century); height: 43.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cistern of Philoxenos, Constantinople (engraving)
974092 Cistern of Philoxenos, Constantinople (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cistern of Philoxenos (Binbirdirek Cistern), Constantinople

Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens (engraving)
1616930 Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Bethlem Hospital, Wards, and Gardens)

Plans showing Sanitary Fittings and Drainage of a Pair of Suburban Houses (litho)
3650884 Plans showing Sanitary Fittings and Drainage of a Pair of Suburban Houses (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

La Fontaine, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754
5934122 La Fontaine, engraved by Charles Nicolas Cochin I (1688-1754) 1739 (etching & engraving on wove paper) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779) (after); Fitzwilliam Museum

Section through Suburban House (litho)
3650890 Section through Suburban House (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section through Suburban House)

The Agricultural Exhibition at Kilburn (engraving)
1099664 The Agricultural Exhibition at Kilburn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agricultural Exhibition at Kilburn)

Aljibe
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Light and water
Jorge Ruiz Dueso

Orpheus Returning from the Underworld, 1630. Creator: Tobias Verhaecht
Orpheus Returning from the Underworld, 1630. Previously attributed to follower of Hieronymus Bosch

Cistern or Fountain, German, early 20th century (original dated 15th century)

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Yerebatan Sarnici, Basilica Cistern

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Yerebatan Sarnici, Basilica Cistern

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Yerebatan Sarnici, Basilica Cistern

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Yerebatan Sarnici, tourists queued at the entrance of the Basilica Cistern

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Yerebatan Sarnici, Basilica Cistern

Water cistern in the Strand
The Strand Lane Baths, at 5 Strand Lane, London WC2R 2NA, have been reputed since the 1830s to be a Roman survival. In fact they are the remaining portion of a cistern built in 1612 to feed a

Italy, Venice. Courtyard and stairwell of Casa Goldoni. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Italy, Venice. Casa Goldoni courtyard. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

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The cistern, an architectural marvel found across various regions of the world, holds a rich history and significance. In Asia, specifically in Turkey's vibrant city Istanbul, lies The Basilica Cistern - a mesmerizing Sunken Palace that dates back to ancient times. This underground wonder showcases the grandeur of Byzantine architecture and is truly a sight to behold. Not far from Istanbul, in San Gimignano, Tuscany, Italy stands the well in Piazza Cisterna. This charming town square features a picturesque cistern that adds to its medieval charm. Traveling back in time to 19th century London takes us to the Royal Mint where gas lighting apparatuses were used for illumination. Friedrich Accum's artwork beautifully captures this historical moment. Returning to Istanbul once again brings us face-to-face with another remarkable cistern - the Basilica Cistern from the 6th century. Its intricate columns and mystical atmosphere transport visitors into a different era altogether. Even urinal advertisements have their place in history. An advert from 1889 reminds us of how even mundane objects like urinals can become fascinating relics when viewed through a historical lens. Moving on to Morocco's Atlantic Coast brings us to El Jadida and its Portuguese Fortress known as Cite Portugaise or Portuguese Citadel. Here we find the impressive Citerne Portugaise (Portuguese Cistern), showcasing both functional design and architectural beauty. Literature enthusiasts may recall Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift which featured illustrations depicting The King of Brobdingnag alongside Gulliver near an intriguing cistern dating back centuries. Constantinople (now Istanbul) never ceases to amaze with yet another stunning cistern - Philoxenos' masterpiece located within Turkey's capital city itself. Its historical importance cannot be understated as it represents Constantinople’s rich heritage.