Roman goddess of concord

Concordia

Roman goddess of concord

One of the most important musical instruments in use among the Chinese, one that is indispensable to their temple ritual, is the Sheng. This instrument is the representative of the gourd principle; originally the bowl was formed from a portion of a gourd or a calabash, the top being covered by a circular piece of wood with holes around the margin in which the pipes, seventeen in number, are fixed. In the side of the gourd is placed a mouthpiece or tube covered with ivory, through which the player <em>draws</em> his breath. Each pipe is fitted with a small free reed of copper. A small hole is made in each pipe just above the bowl, which prevents a pipe from speaking when the air is drawn in by the player, unless the hole is closed by a finger. --Baltzell, 1905

Sheng

One of the most important musical instruments in use among the Chinese, one that is indispensable to…

Woman standing with bowl of flowers.

Woman standing

Woman standing with bowl of flowers.

Mixing bowl.

Bowl

Mixing bowl.

Mexican bowl with spirals and zigzags sketched in the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Mexican Bowl

Mexican bowl with spirals and zigzags sketched in the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Mexican stone pipe bowl sketched in the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Mexican Pipe Bowl

Mexican stone pipe bowl sketched in the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Three wise men of Gothan went to sea in a bowl. If the bowl had been stronger, my story had been longer.

Gotham

Three wise men of Gothan went to sea in a bowl. If the bowl had been stronger, my story had been longer.

A shallow bowl covered with a sheet of glass.

Covered dish

A shallow bowl covered with a sheet of glass.

A shallow bowl, with two sheets of paper and seeds inside.

Uncovered dish

A shallow bowl, with two sheets of paper and seeds inside.

The Queen's dwarf out of malice places Gulliver in a bowl of cream during dinner in Brobdingnag.

Bowl of cream

The Queen's dwarf out of malice places Gulliver in a bowl of cream during dinner in Brobdingnag.

A woman kneeling by a column, with several articles of pottery nearby.

Greek woman

A woman kneeling by a column, with several articles of pottery nearby.

"Mixing bowl, <em>Kelebe</em>." &mdash; The Delphian Society, 1913

Kelebe

"Mixing bowl, Kelebe." — The Delphian Society, 1913

Scene from the story, "Old King Cole."

Bowl and Pipe

Scene from the story, "Old King Cole."

"The patera was a broad and comparatively shallow bowl used for libations, and also for drinking out of at banquets. The following cut gives a front and side view of a bronze patera found at Pompeii." &mdash; Anthon, 1891

Patera

"The patera was a broad and comparatively shallow bowl used for libations, and also for drinking out…

Three wise men of Gotham who went to sea in a bowl, from a nursery rhyme.

Men of Gotham

Three wise men of Gotham who went to sea in a bowl, from a nursery rhyme.

Old King Cole was a merry old soul, and a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called for his bowl, and he called for his fiddlers three. Every fiddler he had a fiddle, and a very fine fiddle had he; Twee, tweedle dee, tweedle dee, went the fiddlers three. O! there's none so rare as can compare with King Cole and his fiddlers three.

Tweedle Dee

Old King Cole was a merry old soul, and a merry old soul was he; He called for his pipe, and he called…

A drinking cup or bowl.

Chalice

A drinking cup or bowl.

Small sticks of wood or ivory resembling lead pencils, but generally longer and slightly tapering, used by the Chinese, Japanese and Koreans.

Chopsticks

Small sticks of wood or ivory resembling lead pencils, but generally longer and slightly tapering, used…

"The oracular tripod at Delphi, having a flat round plate, on which the Pythia seated herself to give responses, and on which at other times lay a wreath of hay." &mdash; Anthon, 1891

Tripod of Delphi

"The oracular tripod at Delphi, having a flat round plate, on which the Pythia seated herself to give…

"When tripods are said to be given in a present, or as prizes, vases or large bowls supported on three feet are said to be understood." &mdash; Anthon, 1891

Greek tripod

"When tripods are said to be given in a present, or as prizes, vases or large bowls supported on three…

A drinking vessel.

Ciborium

A drinking vessel.

A concave vessel to hold liquids.

Bowl

A concave vessel to hold liquids.

A young girl seated in front of a fishbowl, with a book and toys nearby.

Girl and fishbowl

A young girl seated in front of a fishbowl, with a book and toys nearby.

A hand holding a tube, with one end in a bowl.

Hand with tube

A hand holding a tube, with one end in a bowl.

"Painting of still life. On a wall of a house at Pompeii." —D'Anvers, 1895

Still Life Painting from Pompeii

"Painting of still life. On a wall of a house at Pompeii." —D'Anvers, 1895

A large bowl or porringer, often having a cover, used for containing posset.

Posset Cup

A large bowl or porringer, often having a cover, used for containing posset.

Clay pipe bowls are ritualistic pipes used in ceremonies and daily life.

Clay Pipe Bowl

Clay pipe bowls are ritualistic pipes used in ceremonies and daily life.

A tea set with insects swarming around it.

Tea Set

A tea set with insects swarming around it.

Three suspended concentric circles free to move independently of each other at right angles.

Gyroscope

Three suspended concentric circles free to move independently of each other at right angles.

A baby eating out of a bowl on his high chair.

Baby

A baby eating out of a bowl on his high chair.

A stone pipe bowl depicting a face made by Native Americans.

Stone pipe-bowl

A stone pipe bowl depicting a face made by Native Americans.

A stone pipe bowl depicting a frog made by Native Americans.

Stone pipe-bowl

A stone pipe bowl depicting a frog made by Native Americans.

A stone pipe bowl depicting a large bird made by Native Americans.

Stone pipe-bowl

A stone pipe bowl depicting a large bird made by Native Americans.

A stone pipe bowl depicting a small rodent made by Native Americans.

Stone pipe-bowl

A stone pipe bowl depicting a small rodent made by Native Americans.

"Three wise men of GothamWent to sea in a bowl,And if the bowl had been strongerMy song had been longer." -University Society, 1920

Three Wise Men of Gotham

"Three wise men of Gotham Went to sea in a bowl, And if the bowl had been stronger My song had been…

A cat looking down at the mouse that fetched him a saucer of milk.

Cat and Mouse

A cat looking down at the mouse that fetched him a saucer of milk.

"Theory of the barometer. Fill a glass tube (over thirty inches long and closed at one end) with mercury. The column in the tube will fall until it is only about thirty inches long. The normal pressure of the air on the contents of the bowl balances the weight of the mercury in the tube." -Foster, 1921

Barometer Theory

"Theory of the barometer. Fill a glass tube (over thirty inches long and closed at one end) with mercury.…

A pair of hands forming a long section of rolled clay into a container.

Modeling a clay container

A pair of hands forming a long section of rolled clay into a container.

A pair of hands smoothing a clay container formed by curling large sections of rolled clay together.

Smoothing a clay container

A pair of hands smoothing a clay container formed by curling large sections of rolled clay together.

An illustration of a mother washing a child's face while the child plays in the bowl of water.

Mother Washing Child

An illustration of a mother washing a child's face while the child plays in the bowl of water.

An illustration of a Brazilian woman crouching in front of small stand with a bowl atop.

Woman with Pottery

An illustration of a Brazilian woman crouching in front of small stand with a bowl atop.

An illustration of a monk giving a poor beggar a bowl of food on the steps of the monastery.

Monastery Gate

An illustration of a monk giving a poor beggar a bowl of food on the steps of the monastery.

A saltcellar is a small, sometimes decorated bowl used to hold salt and is placed on the table.

Saltcellar

A saltcellar is a small, sometimes decorated bowl used to hold salt and is placed on the table.

An illustration of a mechanical kettledrum showing the system of cords inside. Timpani (also known colloquially as kettledrums or kettle drums) are musical instruments in the percussion family. A type of drum, they consist of a skin called a head stretched over a large bowl commonly made of copper. They are played by striking the head with a specialized drum stick called a timpani stick or timpani mallet. Unlike most drums, they produce a definite pitch when struck, and can be tuned, often with the use of a pedal. Timpani evolved from military drums to become a staple of the classical orchestra by the last third of the 18th century. Today, they are used in many types of musical ensembles including concert, marching, and even some rock bands.

Mechanical Kettledrum

An illustration of a mechanical kettledrum showing the system of cords inside. Timpani (also known colloquially…

An illustration of medieval kettledrums in the 14th century. Timpani (also known colloquially as kettledrums or kettle drums) are musical instruments in the percussion family. A type of drum, they consist of a skin called a head stretched over a large bowl commonly made of copper. They are played by striking the head with a specialized drum stick called a timpani stick or timpani mallet. Unlike most drums, they produce a definite pitch when struck, and can be tuned, often with the use of a pedal. Timpani evolved from military drums to become a staple of the classical orchestra by the last third of the 18th century. Today, they are used in many types of musical ensembles including concert, marching, and even some rock bands.

Medieval Kettledrum

An illustration of medieval kettledrums in the 14th century. Timpani (also known colloquially as kettledrums…

An illustration of a liquid compass. "A, Bowl, partly in section; B, Expansion chamber; D, The glass; G, Gimbal ring; L, Nut to expand chamber when filling bowl; M, Screw connector; N, Hole for filling; O, Magnetic needle; P, Buoyant chamber; Q, Iridium pivot; R, Sapphire cap; S, Mica card." -Britannica, 1910

Liquid Compass

An illustration of a liquid compass. "A, Bowl, partly in section; B, Expansion chamber; D, The glass;…

The abnormal fret band is a pattern found on a Japanese metal vessel (bowl or cup).

Abnormal Fret Band

The abnormal fret band is a pattern found on a Japanese metal vessel (bowl or cup).

This Renaissance salt-cellar is a richly designed bowl used to store salt.

Renaissance Salt-Cellar

This Renaissance salt-cellar is a richly designed bowl used to store salt.

This German salt-cellar is a 16th century bowl used to store salt.

German Salt-Cellar

This German salt-cellar is a 16th century bowl used to store salt.

An illustration of a hand taking a piece of fruit from a bowl.

Hand Taking Fruit From Bowl

An illustration of a hand taking a piece of fruit from a bowl.

The giant basket star (astrophyton muricatum) is an early Mesozoic invertebrate, often found around British Virgin Islands. During the day, it curls up into a tight ball shape to protect itself from predators. At night, it climbs to an elevated point to feed on plankton by extending its intricately-branched feeding arms in a bowl-like shape. Then, it coils around its prey and the tiny hooks along the length of these arms will prevent its prey from escaping.

Basket Star

The giant basket star (astrophyton muricatum) is an early Mesozoic invertebrate, often found around…

An illustration of two men running, one holding a bowl and another holding a large pipe.

Two Men Running with Bowl & Pipe

An illustration of two men running, one holding a bowl and another holding a large pipe.

An illustration of a young boy sitting in a highchair and eating out of a bowl with a spoon.

Boy Sitting in Highchair & Eating

An illustration of a young boy sitting in a highchair and eating out of a bowl with a spoon.

An illustration of animals fleeing from a food bowl.

Animals Fleeing From Bowl

An illustration of animals fleeing from a food bowl.

An illustration of a mother hen and her baby chicks eating grain out of a bowl.

Mother Hen & Baby Chicks

An illustration of a mother hen and her baby chicks eating grain out of a bowl.

This bowl has a geometric pattern on the outside with a wavy rim. The inside design features engravings of angels and a Trojan warrior.

Decorative Bowl

This bowl has a geometric pattern on the outside with a wavy rim. The inside design features engravings…

This ice spoon is used to assist the ice tongs in removing carrying ice. The handle terminates with a figure and the bowl of the spoon has a leaf design.

Ice Spoon

This ice spoon is used to assist the ice tongs in removing carrying ice. The handle terminates with…

This main piece is part of a dinner service. It is handless and consists of simple scrolls and fanciful leaves.

Dinner Service

This main piece is part of a dinner service. It is handless and consists of simple scrolls and fanciful…

This main piece is part of a dinner service. It is handless and consists of simple scrolls and fanciful leaves.

Dinner Service

This main piece is part of a dinner service. It is handless and consists of simple scrolls and fanciful…

This main piece is part of a dinner service. It is handless and consists of simple scrolls and fanciful leaves.

Dinner Service

This main piece is part of a dinner service. It is handless and consists of simple scrolls and fanciful…