Water Pipes Collection

Israel, North Coast, Megiddo (AKA Armageddon), ruins of ancient city, underground 9th century water cistern

Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide)
1068131 Water pipe in the form of a seated female figure, late 19th or early 20th century (wood, hide, plant fibre & glass beads) by African School; 39.7x13.7x10.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Life in London returning to normal after the end of World War II, 1945-1946 (b / w photo)
6015271 Life in London returning to normal after the end of World War II, 1945-1946 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A boiler room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380667 A boiler room at the Hotel McAlpin, 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel McAlpin)

The Defence of Buluwayo (litho)
1042160 The Defence of Buluwayo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Defence of Buluwayo)

Elephant assisting to lay down Water-Pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon (engraving)
1608622 Elephant assisting to lay down Water-Pipes near Kandy, in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A drop of water
Sulaiman Almawash

Hanuman langur / Northern Plains Grey Langur (Semnopithecus entellus) drinking from a water tap at Ranthambore fort. Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India

1960s dentist chair. Like modern dentist chairs, this one was designed to swivel and tilt to allow the dentist to examine the patients teeth

Istanbul, Turkey; Nargileh Water Pipes For Sale

Building of Common Sewers on Holborn, 1845 (w / c and graphite on paper)
XJF495438 Building of Common Sewers on Holborn, 1845 (w/c and graphite on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Water Vole - emerging from drain pipe - UK
DAC-1278 Water Vole - emerging from drain pipe UK Arvicola terrestris David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Water pipes for smoking sheesha, on sale at Aswan Souq, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Water pipes for smoking sheesha are sold in Khan al-Khalili, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

A man smokes sheesha in the Khan al-Khalili area of Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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"From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Pleasures: Exploring the World of Water Pipes" Step back in time to the late 19th or early 20th century, where a unique water pipe takes the form of a seated female figure. Crafted with wood, hide, plant fiber, and adorned with glass beads, this artifact from Israel's North Coast Megiddo region showcases the creativity and craftsmanship of ancient civilizations. Journey underground to the ruins of an ancient city in Megiddo, also known as Armageddon. Here lies evidence of intricate water pipe systems that once brought life-giving water to its inhabitants. These remnants remind us of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of our ancestors. Fast forward to London after World War II when life was slowly returning to normalcy. A black and white photograph captures bustling streets filled with people going about their daily routines while smoke rises from sheesha pipes in Doha's redeveloped bazaar area in Qatar. Transporting ourselves further back in time, we find ourselves inside a boiler room at Hotel McAlpin in 1913. The silver gelatin print depicts workers tending to massive boilers that powered buildings and provided hot water through intricate networks of pipes. In another corner of history lies "The Defence of Buluwayo, " depicted through lithography. This artwork portrays brave individuals defending their land during times when access to clean water was crucial for survival. Venturing into Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), we witness elephants assisting in laying down water pipes near Kandy. This engraving showcases not only human innovation but also highlights how animals have played a role throughout history in shaping our infrastructure. Zooming into nature's wonders, we encounter a single drop of water—a reminder that even something seemingly small can have immense power and significance within our world's delicate ecosystems. Returning to modern times, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant atmosphere at Souq Waqif in Doha, Qatar.