Urn Collection

June, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11111 June, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

May, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11110 May, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

November, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11116 November, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

Driffield Union workhouse, East Yorkshire
The entrance to the union workhouse (or Poor Law Institution) on Bridlington Road, Driffield, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. Two inmates can be seen on the left, sitting on a bench

Ancient Greek urn

January, from Twelve Months of Flowers, by Robert Furber (c
BAL11106 January, from Twelve Months of Flowers, by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum

Fira, island of Santorini (Thira), Cyclades Islands, Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Persian pharmacy, 13th century artwork
Persian pharmacy. 13th century Arabic artwork entitled The Preparation of Medicine from Honey. This image was produced in Baghdad, Iraq, whilst it was still part of the Persian Empire

Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs, near Poole, Dorset
View of Compton Acres Gardens in the village of Canford Cliffs, near Poole, Dorset. Bright pink flowers can be seen through an archway with a wrought iron gate

Old Arabian coffee pot and jars, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Costume / Ancient Greece
A man and woman of Ancient Greece

Pottery cremation urn, from a grave at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century
Pottery cremation urn, from a cremation grave in a cemetery at Loveden Hill, Lincolnshire, Anglo-Saxon, 6th-7th century. The urn is decorated with deeply incised chevrons which are filled with

Scenery for Aladdin, Pollocks Toy Theatre, with two rounded arches opening onto a seascape. Date: late 19th century

Milk cart, Truro, Cornwall. Probably 1923
Milk roundswoman for W. Tunkin based at 43 Daniell Street, Truro. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Abc Cafe London / 1900
The Aerated Bread Company Cafe (ABC) Ludgate Hill, London. The tea rooms opened in the 1860s, serving hot drinks and snacks. The stair sign reads Ladies Coffee Room Downstairs

The Painter as Illustrator, 1932, (1946). Artist: Paul Nash
The Painter as Illustrator, 1932, (1946). Hydriotaphia, Urn Burial, or, a Discourse of the Sepulchral Urns lately found in Norfolk, is a work by Thomas Browne (1605-1682)

Etruscan. Cineray urn on podium. Chamber tomb of the Pruni family near Chiusi, Etruria. 200-100 B.C. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

February, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11107 February, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum

Antony and Cleopatra, Act IV, Scene xv, The death of Antony Date: 1927

An Interior, 1921 (oil on canvas)
652011 An Interior, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); 75.3x61.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interior. Robert Panitzsch (1879-1949). Oil on canvas. Dated 1921

Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas)
XPG443305 Afternoon Tea (oil on canvas) by Shakespeare, Percy (1906-43); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pierrepont House, Nottingham, c. 1708-13 (oil on canvas)
XYC137363 Pierrepont House, Nottingham, c.1708-13 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 91.9x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Royal summer residence of Solliden Palace and gardens, Borgholm, Oland, Southeast Sweden, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

Roman civilization, cinerary urn with relief decoration showing Eleusinian Mysteries from terme di diocleziano
Roman civilization. Cinerary urn with relief decoration showing the Eleusinian Mysteries

China, Beijing, Temple of Heaven, Chinese Urn in the foreground

Close-up of a Mayan funerary urn in the Popol Vuh Museum in Guatemala City, Guatemala, Central America

Temple, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China, Asia

Trent Park, 1934 (oil on canvas)
6201958 Trent Park, 1934 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, Rex (1905-44); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Still life with flowers in a silver vase with perfume burners, c. 1690-99 (oil on canvas)
CTS407286 Still life with flowers in a silver vase with perfume burners, c.1690-99 (oil on canvas) by Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste (1636-99); 137.4x164.3 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, c. 1778-79 (oil on canvas)
HEH373099 Jane Fleming, later Countess of Harrington, c.1778-79 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 239.4x147.5 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

July, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11112 July, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761950 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

The Union of Earth and Water (Antwerp and the Scheldt), c1618. Artist: Peter Paul Rubens
The Union of Earth and Water (Antwerp and the Scheldt), c1618. Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

To Mieu Temple, Imperial City of Hue, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Thua Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Front cover of the Sketch Book, 1925, by E H Shepherd
Front cover of the Summer Sketch Book of 1925, featuring an illustration of a young woman in a diaphanous green dress stepping gracefully down between two urns of flowers

Flower Still Life with Bird Nest (oil on canvas)
XKH179042 Flower Still Life with Bird Nest (oil on canvas) by Elliger, Ottmar the Elder (1633-79); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

December, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11117 December, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum

October, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c
BAL11115 October, from Twelve Months of Flowers by Robert Furber (c.1674-1756) engraved by Henry Fletcher (colour engraving) by Casteels, Pieter (1684-1749) (after); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Etruscan vase, 6th century BC
Etruscan vase. Dating from the 6th century BC during the Etruscan era, this vase shows nude people dancing. The Etruscan civilisation, which preceded that of the Romans

Majorelle Gardens, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa

Drinking outside a cafe
Drinking outside in a French cafe

Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Ancient Greek pottery, (1898). Figs 1-9: Forms of Greek vases. Fig 1: Amphora, vessel for oil, wine etc. Fig 2: Hydria, vessel for carrying water. Fig 3: Urn, a cinerary vessel

Portrait of Eleanor Anne Porden, Lady Franklin (1795-1825), on a chaise longue (oil on canvas)
8835478 Portrait of Eleanor Anne Porden, Lady Franklin (1795-1825), on a chaise longue (oil on canvas) by Flaxman, Mary Ann (1768-1833); 113 x 143.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco)
8794453 The Adoration of the Magi, 1304-06 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni Chapel (Cappella degli Scrovegni), Padua

Collegiate church. Interior. The crypt/pantheon (Cripta-Panteon de los Duques de Pastrana y del Infantado)
6267498 Collegiate church. Interior. The crypt/pantheon (Cripta-Panteon de los Duques de Pastrana y del Infantado). Urn of the ninth duke of Pastrana. Text: ?? DO Y SALMS?? DE PASTRANA MURIO EN 1841

Collegiate church. Interior. The crypt/pantheon (Cripta-Panteon de los Duques de Pastrana y del Infantado)
6267497 Collegiate church. Interior. The crypt/pantheon (Cripta-Panteon de los Duques de Pastrana y del Infantado). Urn of Ana de Mendoza, Princess of Eboli

Ms 3054 fol.14v Watering Marjoram, from 'Tacuinum Sanitatis' (vellum)
XIR240927 Ms 3054 fol.14v Watering Marjoram, from 'Tacuinum Sanitatis' (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

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"Exploring the Timeless Beauty of Urns: From Ancient Greece to Modern Times" In the enchanting month of June, we delve into the world of urns, vessels that have captivated humanity for centuries. These magnificent creations have been celebrated in various forms throughout history, each carrying its own unique story. From Robert Furber's Twelve Months of Flowers collection, May and November showcase delicate floral arrangements adorning elegant urns. These exquisite depictions remind us of nature's beauty and our desire to preserve it. Traveling back in time to ancient Greece, we encounter the grandeur of Greek urns. Symbolizing artistry and sophistication, these masterpieces were often used as burial containers or decorative pieces in homes. Fira on the island of Santorini offers a breathtaking view where Greek urns once graced this Aegean paradise. Venturing further eastward, we discover Persian pharmacy artwork from the 13th century. Intricate designs adorning these urn-like jars reveal their historical significance as vessels for medicinal herbs and potions. They serve as a testament to ancient wisdom and healing practices. Closer to home at Compton Acres Gardens near Poole, Dorset, visitors can immerse themselves in a haven adorned with stunning urn displays. The tranquil ambiance created by these timeless artifacts evokes a sense of serenity amidst nature's embrace. Urns also find their place within literature and drama; Antony and Cleopatra immortalize their love through an iconic scene involving an ornate urn filled with precious ashes—a symbol of eternal devotion. Finally, let us not forget the humble yet cherished Arabian coffee pot—an emblematic vessel that has long brought people together over warm conversations and aromatic brews. Its presence reminds us that even everyday objects can hold immense cultural value. As we explore these diverse representations across time and geography, one thing becomes clear—the allure of urns transcends eras and cultures alike, and are vessels of history, art, and human connection.