Items Similar to Antique 19th Century Ottoman Islamic Tombak Gilt Copper Nargile Hookah Turkey
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Antique 19th Century Ottoman Islamic Tombak Gilt Copper Nargile Hookah Turkey
About the Item
A fine & rare antique 19th Century Ottoman Tombak (Gilt Copper) Nargile or Hookah pipe, Turkey, circa 1850.
A nagile or hookah pipe's history dates back as far back as the 16th century, this very fine Tombak or gilt-copper version dates to the middle of the 1800s. The hookah is in two sections; the top with an engraved spiral decoration and a foliate border with a tube that descends into the hookah base. The base having bands of mihrab (Islamic niche) decoration and a central band with a floral motif and the ground finely engraved with flowers and foliate, the nargile raised on a flared foot, Condition is very good indeed.
Provenance; Ex-museum collection.
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Style:Islamic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is very good.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2000
1stDibs seller since 2019
270 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Portland, OR
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Antique 16th Century Islamic Safavid Al Jazari Combination Locking Brass CasketLocated in Portland, ORA highly important engraved Islamic combination locking brass casket, based on a design by the 12th Century Arab inventor & artist Ismail Al Jazari. Circa...Category
Antique 16th Century Iraqi Islamic Metalwork
MaterialsBrass
- Antique Islamic 15th Century Mamluk Qalamdan Gold Silver Inlaid Brass Pen BoxLocated in Portland, ORA fine and important late 15th century Mamluk period inlaid penbox (Qalamdan), possibly Syria or Mosul, late 1400's. The slightly domed penbox is lavishly inlaid with gold and silver...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Syrian Islamic Metalwork
MaterialsGold, Silver, Brass
- Pair 19th Century Antique Islamic Ottoman Iznik Kutahya Bottle Vases Turkey 1820Located in Portland, ORA good pair of antique early 19th century Ottoman Islamic Iznik/Kutahya pottery bottle vases, Turkey, circa 1820. The vases of bottle form with a flare...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Turkish Islamic Vases
MaterialsPottery
- Antique 19th Century Indian Hindu Copper Sacred Nandi Bull Water Vessel 1800Located in Portland, ORAn antique Indian Hindu copper Nandi (bull) lidded and handled water vessel, circa 1800. In the Hindu faith & culture of India the bull is a sacred animal, the term Nandi means "giving joy" or "delight", the Nandi is the scared bull of one of the most important gods, Shiva, the bull is also Shiva's animal form and also his transport. This vessel is finely crafted from copper and has a circular lid and hinged handle, the vessel is modeled as a bull by hand hammering using...Category
Antique Early 1800s Indian Anglo-Indian Metalwork
MaterialsCopper
- Antique 19th Century Indian Bidriware Pandan Silver & Brass Casket Jewelry BoxLocated in Portland, ORAntique early 19th century Indian Bidriware silver and brass Pandan casket, Circa 1800. Bidriware is credited to the Bahamani Sultans who were the rulers of Bidar in the Northeast part of the state of Karnataka, India in the 14th & 15th centuries, the artform has its roots in ancient Persia and was thought to be brought to India by the 13th century Sufi mystic Mu'in al-Din Chishti. A pandan box...Category
Antique Early 1800s Indian Islamic Metalwork
MaterialsSilver, Brass
- Pair Fine Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Cloisonné Double Gourd Vases 1890Located in Portland, ORA very good pair of antique Japanese Meiji period cloisonné vases, circa 1890. This is a very handsome pair of antique double gourd shaped cloisonné vases, one with a blue ground the...Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
MaterialsCopper, Enamel
You May Also Like
- 19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah BaseLocated in London, GBThis fascinating piece dates from the 19th century in India, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is no...Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Metalwork
MaterialsMetal
- 19th C. Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script, Ottoman TurkishLocated in North Hollywood, CAAntique 19th century Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing Antique 19th century ottoman Turkish tile, Islamic Koranic calligraphy script. Qaja...Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Religious Items
MaterialsCeramic, Pottery
- Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and QuadrantLocated in London, GBA collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant Persian, 18th/19th Century Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Persian Islamic Scientific Instruments
MaterialsBrass
- Pair of Turkish 19th Century Antique Ottoman EmbroideriesLocated in London, GBA pair of Turkish 19th century antique Ottoman embroideries Turkey, 19th century Small: height 31cm, width 37cm, depth 0.5cm Large: heigh...Category
Antique 19th Century Turkish Islamic Religious Items
MaterialsFabric
- Late 19th to Early 20th Century Silver Baby Amulet Necklace, ChinaLocated in Point Richmond, CALate 19th to early 20th century silver baby amulet necklace, CChina A wonderfully balanced silver chain necklace with coral and turquoise beads is anchored by a bat, from which da...Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
MaterialsCoral, Silver
- Silver and Bronze Camel Chest Lock 19th Century, North AfricaLocated in Ottawa, OntarioA silver and bronze camel chest lock 19th century, North Africa, bought in Tunisia in the early 1960s directly from Nomads. The lock was used to lock valuables in chests which were then packed on camel caravans...Category
Antique Early 19th Century Tunisian Other Historical Memorabilia
MaterialsSilver, Bronze
