Sunday, March 13, 2011

~ AMPHORA COLLECTION # 2 ~

I hope you are all enjoying a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I just wanted to put up a new post just before I go out to the garden and do some work.
As proimsed, this is the second part of our Amphora collection. Which where made in several counties of Europe, Austria, Czechoslovakia ect. With theses pieces they are decorated with hand applied leaves and flowers and some of the vessels are also made by hand. We have been able to find some with roses.




And some have applied fruit to them like this one with the berries below.



With theses vases the makers also used mercury and uranium, to get the glazes and colors.


I hope you enjoyed this second part of our collection.
Thanks for stopping by today.........Julian & Ray
Today I will be linking to * Vintage Inspiration Friday's * * FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE * * *Show And Tell Friday
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23 comments:

  1. MarthaMarch 13, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Very intersting and I've never heard of this type of ware -- thanks for sharing.

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  2. La MaisonMarch 13, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Beautiful, the colors are so shabby,I like your post very much.

    Hermine xx

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  3. Garden of MiniaturesMarch 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    A really lovely collection.I especially like the one with roses,they look so romantic !Jeannette x

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  4. KarenMarch 13, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    How fun to learn about this collection, I wasn't aware of it before. The flowers are really pretty and you have wonderful pieces.

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  5. Susan FreemanMarch 14, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful and the colors are so lovely!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  6. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMarch 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wow! That's a gorgeous collection! I should be outside working too. Hope your day is lovely!
    Tammy

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  7. Richard CottrellMarch 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    There is nothing to really compare Amphora to, and it has been around for ever, stands the test of time. RC

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  8. KathyMarch 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    These are so beautiful. I love the colors and the details - delightful works of art! Thank you for sharing them with us at A Return to Loveliness! I always enjoy when come by!
    Kathy

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 15, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Wonderful info about this collection...thank for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    LOVE THIS! Come on ova' and link up to my Linky Party! xoxokara


    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *


    I LOVE your LOVE of Jesus! Im right there with you on that! Come share this!

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  11. Heartfelt livingMarch 16, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Such a wonderful colection. The colors are just lovely!

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  12. ColoradoladyMarch 16, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    These are so very pretty! I love that vase. Sorta looks Victorian to me. Happy VTT!

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  13. LynnMarch 16, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    You have a lovely, extensive collection. Very interesting to learn they used mercury and uranium to get those colors on the one vase. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

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  14. LVMarch 16, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    You have lots of pretty things. You made some very nice changes.

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  15. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 16, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Hi Julian and Ray, First thing, I want to go shopping in your house! You have the most amazing collections I think I have ever seen. These pieces are gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing this at my new party. Take care.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  16. SherrieMarch 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Beautiful! Isn't interesting the chemicals they used to get the gorgeous colors?

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  17. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeMarch 17, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Oh, what a beautiful collection... thanks for sharing!!!
    Blessings~~ Daphne

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  18. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Another gorgeous collection, you really seem to have it all. The third from the top is definitely my favorite, very cool!

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  19. Hootin AnniMarch 18, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Most outstanding array of art!! I loved that you shared such beautiful pieces and how they made them the colors they are.

    My Friday's Link:
    My Handmade Lighthouse Dolphin Shelf

    I do hope you'll find time to stop by for a visit with me. Have a super weekend!!!

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  20. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydMarch 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    What Fabulous Treasures, Have a wonderful weekend working in the Gardens..... Welcome Spring
    Cheryl

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  21. DonnieMarch 18, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Such lovely colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Hello...

    Ohhh...such beautiful pieces! I love that flowers and fruit were added to the vessels...simply gorgeous! The colors are amazing as well! Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful pieces with us today!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  23. JeanneMarch 24, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Your share today is lovely as always. I LOVE the rose prints. Gorgeous everything. Treasures to enjoy every day. I too love working in the garden.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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