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Antique 19th Century Ottoman Islamic Tombak Gilt Copper Nargile Hookah Turkey
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Condition is very good.
- Seller Location:Portland, OR
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