Jug 1855 - 1875

This delicate jug was crafted in Venice by Pauly and Company, using clear glass adorned with colorful embellishments. The most striking motif here is the floral pattern, specifically those stylized petals swirling at the base. These are visual echoes, aren't they? Think back to the lotus blossoms of ancient Egypt, symbols of rebirth and regeneration, adorning countless temples and tombs. These patterns, carried through the currents of time, appear in different forms. The lotus in Egypt, the palmettes of Greece, and here, these gentle curves on a glass jug. Consider the psychological weight of such a symbol. Is it possible that these resurfacing patterns connect us, subconsciously, to the cultural memories of past civilizations, to the eternal cycle of life and renewal? The emotional resonance is undeniable. The persistence of this floral motif, its adaptation and re-emergence across centuries, is a testament to the power of cultural memory, reminding us that the past is never truly gone, but lives on in the symbols we create and cherish.