Urns Collection (#2)

The window side of the Music Room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam
CLF325783 The window side of the Music Room at Home House, 20 Portman Square, London, from The Country Houses of Robert Adam, by Eileen Harris, published 2007 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The staircase at Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311870 The staircase at Wolseley Hall, Staffordshire, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas)
MAN368389 Mercury, Herse and Aglauros (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734) (school of); 88.5x58.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Episode from Ovid's Metamorphoses (8 AD)

The Treasures of the Sea, 1901 (oil on canvas)
868275 The Treasures of the Sea, 1901 (oil on canvas) by Nomellini, Plinio (1866-1943); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Italy, Venice, Burano Island. Urns planted with flowers against a bright pink wall on Burano Island. Date: 02-10-2010

La Jarre, pub. Paris 1919 (pochoir print)
1123812 La Jarre, pub. Paris 1919 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

La Jarre, pub. Paris 1919 (pochoir print)
1123811 La Jarre, pub. Paris 1919 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print)
1123820 L Avarice, 1924 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The Alchemist, 17th century (oil on canvas)
6198482 The Alchemist, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Heemskerck, Egbert van the Elder (1634-1704) (studio of); 73.6x109.3 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875 / 90. Creator: Brocot
Urn (one of a pair), Paris, 1875/90

Pair of Chestnut Urns, Wales, 1790 / 1800. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Chestnut Urns, Wales, 1790/1800

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Lyon, 1860 / 80. Creator: Mathevon et Bouvard
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), Lyon, 1860/80. Cherubs playing panpipes, cornucopiae, vases of flowers. Produced by Mathevon et Bouvard

Italian Style Villa, c. 1936. Creator: Virginia Richards
Italian Style Villa, c. 1936

Italian Villa Design, c. 1936. Creator: Virginia Richards
Italian Villa Design, c. 1936

Urn Design, c. 1940. Creator: Charles Goodwin
Urn Design, c. 1940

Essempio di recammi, page 12 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 12 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

The Four Vases, 1754. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
The Four Vases, 1754

Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt)
2607251 Pair of George IV wine coolers, 1827 (silver-gilt) by Storr, Paul (1771-1844); height: 32.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

French Japonisme Jardiniere-on-Stand, 1874 (cloisonne enamel
3576086 French Japonisme Jardiniere-on-Stand, 1874 (cloisonne enamel, gilt & patinated bronze) by Christofle & Cie; height: 157.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed by Emile Reiber, Paris)

The interior of a Baroque palace with elegant company conversing by fountains
CH314173 The interior of a Baroque palace with elegant company conversing by fountains (oil on canvas) by Lajoue, Jacques de (1687-1761)

A pair of urn-shaped wine coolers with foliate scrolls and bullrush handles, c
CH360599 A pair of urn-shaped wine coolers with foliate scrolls and bullrush handles, c.1880 (silver) by Odiot, Jean-Baptiste Gustave (fl)

Pair of Louis XVI style vases, third quarter of the nineteenth century
CH387096 Pair of Louis XVI style vases, third quarter of the nineteenth century (ormolu-mounted porcelain) by Beurdeley, Alfred Emmanuel Louis (1847-1919); height

George III secretaire library bookcase, c. 1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany)
CH441566 George III secretaire library bookcase, c.1765 (ebony-inlaid mahogany) by Chippendale, Thomas (1718-79) (attr.to); 251.5x199.6x62.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Pottery workshop in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630033 Pottery workshop in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pottery workshop in Ancient Greece)

Typical old Peruvian urns in the form of faces (engraving)
3655662 Typical old Peruvian urns in the form of faces (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typical old Peruvian urns in the form of faces)

Detail from a pair of vases, Les alteres y les frileux
3739693 Detail from a pair of vases, Les alteres y les frileux, 1879 (olive-brown pate-sur-pate) by Mintons Ltd (fl.1793-1873); height: 42.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Signed and dated 1879)

Vase, c. 1830-40 (revna jasper)
5846294 Vase, c.1830-40 (revna jasper) by Russian School (19th century); 148x121x121 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Awarded to Kolynans Imperial Lapidary Manufactory)

Cinerary urn, c. late 1st-early 2nd century AD (marble)
5962637 Cinerary urn, c.late 1st-early 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman; width: 36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The front in two registers, the upper with the deceased shown sleeping)

Vase with flowers, c. 1880 (colour litho)
498979 Vase with flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

The Old Library, Chatsworth (w / c on paper)
621527 The Old Library, Chatsworth (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 23.5x24.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Chatsworth House, North Derbyshire)

Collection of Japanese vases, urns, and screens, Japanese Court
1074748 Collection of Japanese vases, urns, and screens, Japanese Court, Centennial International Exhibition, 1876 (stereoscopic print) by American Photographer

The Middle Ages and the Renaissance (chromolitho)
964052 The Middle Ages and the Renaissance (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance. After Ciappori, lithography by Moulin)

Vases (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt)
877754 Vases (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; Acquired by Henry Walters; French, out of copyright

Classical Scene - Ruined Temple, 19th century (oil on canvas)
810566 Classical Scene - Ruined Temple, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765) (style of); 76x64 cm; Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington, Lancashire

Detail of a Vase at Versailles, 1906 (albumen print)
2971291 Detail of a Vase at Versailles, 1906 (albumen print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); 21.9x17.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Mrs. Everett Kovler; French, out of copyright

Citrus trees, c. 1735 (engraving)
2962796 Citrus trees, c.1735 (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Recent Archaeological Discoveries in England (b / w photo)
1601217 Recent Archaeological Discoveries in England (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Archaeological Discoveries in England)

Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns. A man lies on his side in a white tunic and toga, crowned with a garland. From the lid of an urn found near Chiasi in 1721

Scene from Petroniuss Satyricon. Trimalchio comes to have dinner after a bath, led by a servant. Another servant takes off his shoes, while an old man plays the tibia or aulos

Large ancient Roman vases painted by Greek craftsmen established in Italy, particularly in Etruria (engraving)
5997452 Large ancient Roman vases painted by Greek craftsmen established in Italy, particularly in Etruria (engraving) by French School

Detail from a vase, c. 1830-40 (revna jasper)
5846295 Detail from a vase, c.1830-40 (revna jasper) by Russian School (19th century); 148x121x121 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Awarded to Kolynans Imperial Lapidary Manufactory)

Il Marchesino a Versailles, 1876 (oil on panel)
5911435 Il Marchesino A Versailles, 1876 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 23.5x18.39 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

One of a pair of blue and white soldier vases on ormolu bases, c
PFR231371 One of a pair of blue and white soldier vases on ormolu bases, c.1700 (porcelain) (see 231341 & 231372) by Chinese School

Birth of St Edmund, 1433
LLM457971 Birth of St Edmund, 1433 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of St Edmund, 1433. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn, 1858)

Large storage jars from Jerusalem (terracotta)
BLP398251 Large storage jars from Jerusalem (terracotta) by Roman; Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Vase, c. 1780 (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt)
877755 Vase, c.1780 (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); height:43.9 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Vase (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt)
877752 Vase (soft-paste porcelain with paint & gilt) by Boizot, Louis Simon (1743-1809); height: 42.6 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: Decorated by Jean-Louis Morin (1732-87)

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"Unveiling the Mystique: A Journey through Time and Culture with Urns" Step into the world of urns, where history and art intertwine in a captivating narrative. From the solemn halls of Driffield Union workhouse in East Yorkshire to the opulent Persian pharmacy adorned with 13th-century artwork, these vessels hold tales that transcend time. Imagine Horace standing proudly in Archway, his poetic words echoing through generations. Or picture Antony and Cleopatra's love story immortalized on an exquisite urn, capturing their passion for eternity. But they can not limited to grand narratives alone; they also find their place in whimsical realms. Pollocks Toy Theatre brings Aladdin's enchanting scenery to life within these delicate containers. E. H Shepherd's Sketch Book cover from 1925 takes us on a visual journey through intricate designs adorning urns. Meanwhile, Heveningham Hall reveals its secrets through an alcove at its southwest corner—a glimpse into the timeless elegance of English country houses. The sea holds its own stories too—Women Of The Sea commemorated by beautifully crafted urns that honor their bravery and resilience amidst treacherous waters. In Victorian times, mourning rituals were deeply ingrained in society. Embossed Victorian mourning cards depicting three daughters reflect this somber tradition while reminding us of loss's universal language. Transport yourself back to 1915 as a girl donning a red jacket with rounded borders and short tartan skirt stands alongside a woman wearing a grey checked long kilt-style skirt—a snapshot frozen in time, captured within an ornate urn-shaped frame. As we peer through elaborate gates at Cold Ashton Manor—an English manor house—we witness how even architecture can be encapsulated within these elegant vessels, preserving memories for generations to come. They have been witnesses to countless stories throughout history—symbols of remembrance and celebration alike. They bridge cultures and eras while reminding us of the enduring power of art and human connection.