Receptacle Collection

Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth": Conversation between two men on the island of Roda in Cairo
3561485 Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth": Conversation between two men on the island of Roda in Cairo; (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1910 ca)

Portrait of two young African women, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3566964 Portrait of two young African women, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: West Coast, Africa 1880 ca. Photographer: Noal, Freres); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Portrait of a woman
3568443 Portrait of a woman by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trieste 1920-1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth" Water Seller in Cairo
3561484 Album "Egypt. Photographs by E. M. Acworth" Water Seller in Cairo; (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt 1910 ca. Photographer: Acworth, E.M.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A tomato shaped sauce dispenser

Midsummer lotus field_bi
Sunao Isotani

Factory of ceramic vases and gargoulettes (pitchers) clay in Qena (Kaine or Caene or Caenepolis) Egypt Qena (Kaine or meat or Cinepolis). Date of Photograph:1890 ca

A Toby jug

The paint shop Fratelli Tovaglieri in Milan Milan. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The paint shop Fratelli Tovaglieri in Milan; the outer courtyard with some men loading and unloading the goods Milan. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The paint shop Fratelli Tovaglieri in Milan; the refiner and the mixer Pellerano Milan. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

The paint shop Fratelli Tovaglieri in Milan; the warehouse Milan. Date of Photograph:1930 ca

Young woman with a basket of clothes on a street in Ravello in the province of Salerno Ravello. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Costumes of Naples. Young woman with a basket on her head, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Costumes of Naples. Seller of water, Ferrata (S. Lucia), postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Japanese tea pickers at work on a plantation situated on the slope of a hill Japan. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Two women doing the wash Japan. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Interior of a factory with big pots used for cheese production. Italy. Date of Photograph:1930-1940

Young couple shown before the fireplace. The woman, seated on a chair, is holding a book and looking towards the monumental fireplace

Young woman with container on a street in Capri Capri. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Group of women in a village on the island of Zanzibar Tanzania Zanzibar. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

A stand selling aluminum wares in Turin; the owners can be seen in the midst of the pots and pails Turin. Date of Photograph:1936

View of a country road: in the foreground, a peasant woman who is carrying a wooden container on her head. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

"Pippo" Wanda Wulz's cat, curled up in a bowl, chasing his tail Trieste. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Interior of the ALBA automobile factory in Zaule, Trieste Trieste ALBA Establishment. Date of Photograph:1908 ca

Scene of country life: portrait of three peasants that are carrying wooden containers on their heads. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

An old peasant holding a rake shown in front of the entrance to a farmhouse. A ladder is set against the wall of the house. Next to the entrance a few containers are lying on the grass

Young Syrian women shown on the threshold of a humble stone house. One of them is baking bread. The other one, her child on her back, is helping prepare the food Egypt. Date of Photograph:1870-1880 ca

Portrait of an african family. The group consists of a couple of older people and a young man with a young woman and two children. They are shown seated in front of their tent and wear ethnic dress

A large group of african women and children shown seated in front of their tent. In the background a desert landscape. They wear traditional dress

Portrait of a group of japanese fish venders. In the background, the shop inside of which is a counter full of wares for sale. Hung outside a number of dried fish

Group of japanese men and women, in traditional humble clothing, cleaning rice on the threshold of a warehouse. Date of Photograph:1865-1870

Two young women and a man in traditional dress pose leaning against a rock Anticoli Corrado. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

Demijohn and glass flasks left on the seashore. Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Puppet display in a market stall Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Market stall with copper containers Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

"Demijohns'. Demijohns placed on the ground in a series of rows. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

"Demijohns". Demijohns placed on the ground in many rows. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Woman with bowl on his head Tuscany. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Physiotherapy ambulatory of the Gabbrielli Institute of Florence. A strong jet of water issued from an open shower is visible in the foreground. Florence Gabbrielli Institute. Date of Photograph:1905

Two capitals depicting respectively: sculpted predatory birds and two men holding up a vessel, in the cloister of the Cathedral of Monreale

Carter carrying wine. The photo was taken on a street in Rome. Rome. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Receptacle for Peanut Oil, c. 1939. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Receptacle for Peanut Oil, c. 1939

Vases of the Pharaoh Ramesses II (c. 1279-1213 BC) New Kingdom (faience)
IND113557 Vases of the Pharaoh Ramesses II (c.1279-1213 BC) New Kingdom (faience) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Index Fototeca

Caryatid vessel (arugba Shango), late 19th to c. 1940 (wood and pigment)
1068803 Caryatid vessel (arugba Shango), late 19th to c.1940 (wood and pigment) by Fakeye, Akobi Ogun (1870-1946); 106x43.2x44.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Nigerian, out of copyright

Reliquary of St. Cosmas and St. Damian
BAT219559 Reliquary of St. Cosmas and St. Damian by Italian School, (15th century); Cappelle Medicee, San Lorenzo, Florence

The Question of Munitions: the Secret of the Steels strength
STC312649 The Question of Munitions: the Secret of the Steels strength, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (litho) by Cuneo

Combats of Crickets in China (engraving)
3627937 Combats of Crickets in China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combats of Crickets in China)

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Receptacles: From Midsummer Lotus Fields to Ancient Pharaohs" Step into a world where receptacles tell tales of history, culture, and functionality. In this captivating journey, we encounter various intriguing vessels that have served different purposes throughout time. Amidst the enchanting Midsummer lotus fields, we stumble upon a Lebanese wooden coffin belonging to a priest. Its intricate carvings whisper stories of ancient rituals and spiritual beliefs. Traveling across continents, our next stop takes us to Mexico's Aztec civilization. Here lies the Stone Jaguar Oceloti Cuauhxicalli - an awe-inspiring receptacle used for sacred offerings. Its majestic presence reflects the power and reverence bestowed upon it by its creators. Venturing further back in time, we find ourselves amidst the grandeur of ancient Egypt's New Kingdom. Vases adorned with delicate faience depict scenes from the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. These exquisite receptacles serve as windows into a bygone era filled with opulence and artistic mastery. Transitioning to more recent times, we come across Vera Van Voris' Peanut Oil receptacle from 1939. This functional yet elegant creation showcases how even everyday items can be transformed into works of art through craftsmanship and attention to detail. Delving deeper into cultural significance, our path leads us to a late 19th-century arugba Shango vessel from Nigeria. Adorned with vibrant pigments and symbolic motifs, this caryatid vessel embodies both religious devotion and artistic expression. Continuing our exploration, we encounter the Reliquary of St. Cosmas and St. Damian - an ornate receptacle designed to hold holy relics in medieval Europe. Its intricate embellishments reflect faith's profound influence on artistry during that era. Unveiling another treasure from antiquity is an Etruscan cinerary urn adorned with geometric decorations from the Villanovian period.