Clepsydra Collection

Reconstruction of Ctesibius of Alexandria's (active 270 BC) clepsydra (water clock). Engraving 1857
536189 Reconstruction of Ctesibius of Alexandria's (active 270 BC) clepsydra (water clock). Engraving 1857.; (add.info)

Clepsydra (water clock) indicating hours and with a chime. Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi historia ,Oppenheim, 1617-19
536388 Clepsydra (water clock) indicating hours and with a chime. Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi historia ,Oppenheim, 1617-19

Ancient water clocks or clepsydrae. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman

Reconstruction of a clepsydra (water clock), invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, c270 BC (1857). Ctesibius (fl270 BC) was an inventor

Water Clock Clepsydra
The passage of time is registered by the flow of water

Waterclock (chromolitho)
735255 Waterclock (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterclock. Liebig card)

Water clocks or clepsydrae, 18th century. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London

Water Clock, illustration from Les Raisons des Forces Mouvantes
696728 Water Clock, illustration from Les Raisons des Forces Mouvantes, by Salomon de Caus, published 1615 (engraving) by French School

An old clepsydras, illustration from a copperplate engraving (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR217698 An old clepsydras, illustration from a copperplate engraving (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Clepsydra (water clock) indicating hours and chiming, 1617-1619. From Utriusque cosmi...historia by Robert Fludd (Oppenheim, 1617-1619)

Clepsydra Geyser erupting into the air under grey clouds, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
Clepsydra Geyser erupting the earths crust sending jets of water and steam into the air under a grey, cloudy sky in Yellowstone National Park; Wyoming, United States of America

An Ancient Clepsydra Or Water Clock. From The Cyclopaedia Or Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences And Literature By Abraham Rees, Published London 1820

Tower of the Winds. Athens. Greece
Roman Art. Tower of the Winds (Horologion). Octogonal pentelic marble clocktower on the Roman Agora. I was supposedly built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus Around 50 BC. Athens. Central Greece. Attica

Eight vases clepsydra center decorated two skulls
Artokoloro

CHINA: GUANGZHOU, c1900. The Clepsydra of Canton, China. Photograph, c1900

CLOCK: CLEPSYDRA. An antique water clock. Engraving, American, 1869

HEZEKIAH W / WATER CLOCK. Manuscript illumination from a French Bible, 13th century
HEZEKIAH W/ WATER CLOCK. Manuscript illumination from a French Bible, 13th century

Clepsydra (water clock) indicating hours and with a chime. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-19. Engraving

Reconstruction of Ctesibius of Alexandrias (active 270 BC) clepsydra (water clock). Engraving 1857

Terracotta clepsydra (water clock) realized with a 6 litre vessel, 5th Century B. C
Greek civilization - 5th century b.C. - Terracotta clepsydra, water clock, realized with a 6 litre vessel

Clepsydra and Clockwork Mechanisms C017 / 3471
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing examples of clocks and clockwork mechanisms. Horology, the study of time, is the art or science of measuring time

Roman Art. Tower of the Winds (Horologion). Octagonal Pentelic marble clock tower on the Roman Agora. Supposedly built by Andronicus of Cyrrhus Around 50 BC. Athens, Central Greece

WATER CLOCK, 18th CENTURY. French clepsydra: contemporary copper engraving

WATER CLOCK, 18th CENTURY. An 18th century French clepsydra, or water clock. Contemporary copper engraving

Night Clepsydra Geyser Yellowstone Park
Long exposure (30 second) exposure of Clepsydra Geyser taken at night by moon light with stars visible in sky. This Geyser is located in the Lower Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park in

Clock / Clepsydra, C magne
The Clepsydra of Charlemagne (or water stealer ). A graduated vase was filled with liqued which stole through an aperture. The receding height marked the passage in hours

Self-Adjusting Clepsydra
The SELF-ADJUSTING CLEPSYDRA is attributed to Ctesibius, a mechanical engineer of Alexandria, Egypt: the technology involves a dual action of tube and reservoir Date: circa 200 BC

C17 Clepsydra
A sophisticated form of CLEPSYDRA, in which the emptying of liquid causes a drum to rotate, which in turn causing the handles to move round the clock face

Egyptian Clepsydra
The CLEPSYDRA, used throughout the Near/Middle East in ancient times, measures time by how long it takes the upper bowl to fill the lower one

Indian Clepsydra
An ancient clepsydra from Southern India : the bowl has a small hole in it, and gradually fills, at which point the watching boy strikes a gong

Chinese Clepsydra / 14Thc
A Chinese clepsydra or water clock

First Clock
The First Clock - Clepsydra

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The clepsydra, also known as the water clock, is an ancient timekeeping device that dates back to 270 BC. Invented by Ctesibius of Alexandria, this remarkable invention revolutionized the way people measured time in the past. One can only imagine the ingenuity and craftsmanship required to construct a clepsydra during those times. A reconstruction of this incredible device from 1857 showcases its intricate design and mechanism. The image captures the essence of an era where innovation was at its peak. Water clocks or clepsydrae continued to evolve throughout history, as depicted in an illustration from Les Raisons des Forces Mouvantes. This chromolitho artwork beautifully portrays a water clock's elegance and sophistication during the 18th century. An old engraving further emphasizes how these ancient clepsydras were meticulously crafted with precision and attention to detail. The black-and-white photo transports us back in time, allowing us to appreciate their timeless beauty. One particular water clock from 1617-1619 stands out for not only indicating hours but also chiming melodiously. Imagine living in a world where your day was marked by such enchanting sounds emanating from this marvelous contraption. The Tower of Winds in Athens, Greece serves as a testament to how integral water clocks were in ancient civilizations' daily lives. Its presence reminds us of their significance beyond mere timekeeping - they represented cultural progress and scientific advancement. Clepsydra Geyser erupting into the air under grey clouds at Yellowstone National Park evokes awe-inspiring natural wonders intertwined with human-made inventions like water clocks. It symbolizes our eternal fascination with measuring time amidst nature's grandeur. Even today, we marvel at these ingenious creations through illustrations like one found in Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia Or Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences And Literature published in London (1820). This depiction highlights how far-reaching their influence was, transcending borders and time.