Pitcher 1849 - 1858

This glass pitcher, standing just over a foot tall, was crafted by Lyman, Fenton & Co. The dark glass, vertically ribbed, is a humble vessel that evokes something far grander. Consider the form, echoing the fluted columns of ancient temples, the lines carrying the eye upwards towards some higher purpose. It appears in many forms, from the simple domestic items to the sacred vessels. The act of pouring, of offering liquid, is itself a deeply symbolic gesture. It connects us to rituals of hospitality, of cleansing, and even sacrifice found across cultures and throughout history. The humble pitcher is no mere object, but a vessel, imbued with the weight of cultural memory. This simple vessel taps into our collective unconscious, engaging us on a level far deeper than its function might suggest.