Urns Collection (#5)

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1773: The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, 1773

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1754: The Palace of Venus in Cyprus, 1754

Toothpick / match holder urn from Lyons Hall, 1930-1950
This is a small urn with a wide rim. The rim has a raised rope pattern. The urn body narrows near the middle, with the middle portion bulges out in a narrow ring

Fantastic Vases, probably 1646. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Fantastic Vases, probably 1646

Frontispiece and Its Explanation (Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 1), 1725-68

The Frontispiece and Its Explanation (Plate 1: Illustrations to Samuel Butlers Hudibras), 1725-30 (?)

Frontispiece and Its Explanation: Twelve Large Illustrations for Samuel Butlers Hudibras, Plate 1, February 1725-26

Antiquities dug up... in Crock-field near Newington, from Edward Hasted s, The History
Antiquities dug up at different times in Crock-field near Newington, from Edward Hasted s, The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent, vols. 1-3, 1777-90

A Design for a Monument Dedicated to the Memory of Mr. Henderson, 1786. 1786
A Design for a Monument Dedicated to the Memory of Mr. Henderson, 1786

The Temple Collection of Antiquities, 1850s. Creator: Roger Fenton
The Temple Collection of Antiquities, 1850s

[Gardens of Saint-Cloud], before 1855. Creator: Henri Victor Regnault
[Gardens of Saint-Cloud], before 1855

THERMAL TEA URN
A classic tea urn, the type used to serve up steaming hot cups of tea in cafes and tea shops in Great Britain. Date: 1940s

The Fountain of Rome at the Villa d Este, Tivoli, 1765. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
The Fountain of Rome at the Villa d Este, Tivoli, 1765

Gardens of the Villa d Este at Tivoli, 1760. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Gardens of the Villa d Este at Tivoli, 1760

Design for a Frontispiece, 1782. Creator: Claude Louis Chatelet
Design for a Frontispiece, 1782

Design for Panel Decoration, 1828-40. Creator: J Hulme
Design for Panel Decoration, 1828-40

Villa Pamphili, ca. 1780. Creators: Giovanni Volpato, Louis Ducros
Villa Pamphili, ca. 1780

Design for a Balustrade with Female Figures and Urns, 16th-17th century

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Austria, Salzburg, Mirabell Palace fronted by urns and flower beds

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Austria, Salzburg, Mirabell Palace fronted by urns and flower beds

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, Pithoi, large storage jars, in The Magazines of The Giants, Knossos Palace

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Greece, Crete, Knossos, A Pithos, large storage jar, in The Magazines of The Giants, Knossos Palace

French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Creator: Unknown
French Renaissance enamel on metal, pottery painting, metal mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-10: Decorations on Limoges-vessels (copper-enamelling), Fig 1 in private possession

Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Painted plaster ornament, France, 18th century, (1898). Fig 1: Wood carving on a wainscot in the music room of the arsenal library at Paris, style of Louis XV [c1715-1774]

Italian Renaissance illumination, weaving, and marble-mosaic, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Italian Renaissance illumination, weaving, and marble-mosaic, (1898). Figs 1-6: Paintings from divers manuscripts. Fig 7: Velvet-stuff in the Museum vaterlandischer Altertumer at Stuttgart

Etruscan Vases, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Etruscan Vases, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Albert Park, Auckland, . Creator: Unknown
Albert Park, Auckland, late 19th-early 20th century. From " New Zealand - The North Island"

Porticoed Entrance to Chiswick House, An Eighteenth Century Survival, c1935. Creator: King
Porticoed Entrance to Chiswick House, An Eighteenth Century Survival, c1935. Chiswick House is a Palladian villa in Burlington Lane, Chiswick, west London, designed by Richard Boyle

Tivoli Corner, Sir John Soanes Masterpiece at the Bank of England, c1935. Creator: Joel
Tivoli Corner, Sir John Soanes Masterpiece at the Bank of England, c1935. The Bank of England in the City of London was enlarged by Sir John Soane in 1788

The Marriage Feast at Cana, c. 1500-4 (oil on wood)
3432842 The Marriage Feast at Cana, c.1500-4 (oil on wood) by Juan de Flandes, (c.1465-1519); 21x15.9 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Marriage feast at Cana, 1766 (oil on canvas)
WLT218463 Marriage feast at Cana, 1766 (oil on canvas) by Gandolfi, Gaetano (1734-1802); 86.2x111.2 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; (add.info.: Jesus Christ turns water into wine; ); Italian

Georgian Donkey Water Carrier - Caucasus. Date: circa 1908

A classic image celebrating the Biedermeier style, which originated in Germany and Austria, flourished in the prosperous middle-class homes of Europe from about 1815 to 1848

Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, c1900. Wide avenue lined with classical urns on pedestals. When the Park first opened in 1860, recreation facilities were racially segregated

Gallery of Views of Ancient Rome, 1758 (oil on canvas)
XIR203567 Gallery of Views of Ancient Rome, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 231x303 cm; Louvre, Paris

Pergola urns flowers intercolumnations two geese pecking
Pergola with urns of flowers in intercolumnations and two geese pecking at ground

Pergola eight-column urns flowers intercolumnations
Pergola (eight-column) with urns of flowers in intercolumnations

Tuscany Grosseto Massa Marittima Museo Civico, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Panel painting 1, painting Antiquities Sculpture, urns, arrowheads, tools

Lazio Roma Rome Anzio Villa Spigarelli Italy
Lazio Roma Anzio Villa Spigarelli, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval A 19th century neoclassical villa built on the imperial villa said to be of Nero which was in

Large-leaf proscenium-verdure urns balustrade
Large-leaf proscenium-verdure with urns and balustrade

Arcade urns flowers two intercolumnations; Arch
Arcade with urns of flowers in two intercolumnations; Arch with urn of flowers

Display pots urns 1860 1880 Tinted Albumen silver
Display of pots and urns; about 1860 - 1880; Tinted Albumen silver print

Recueil de morceaux d architecture et de divers fragmens de monumens antiques fait en Italie par Marie Joseph Peyre architecte du Roy ancien pensionnaire de Sa Majeste a Rome, Peyre, Marie-Joseph

Moss Covered Urns

Casino At Marino, Co Dublin, Ireland; 18Th Century Building Designed By James Caulfeild

Garden; Urns In A Garden

Boy and girl in the snow on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Garden scene with robins and flowers on a Christmas card
Garden scene with robins, flowers, trees and water spouts on a Christmas card with white and gold ornate edging. circa 1890s

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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.