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Indo-Persian Pewter Hookah Pipe Base with Stylized Animals
$564.33
£410
€480.59
CA$770.42
A$857.06
CHF 449.28
MX$10,473.05
NOK 5,721.03
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An unusual and naively decorated antique Indo-Persian Hookah pipe base dating from the 18th century. The bell-shaped body has a wide flat round infilled and heavy base and is made from a pewter alloy metal with a narrow with a narrow raised top pipe holder. The body of the Hookah pipe base has a simple stipple-like design of stylized fire breathing animals possibly dragons and a snake. The animals are applied around the lower body and set between wave pattern borders of similar style. The base has a heavy metal infill which appears to be lead and the pipe base is not marked.
Provenance: Acquired from the UK Art Market
In good presentable condition with normal wear and small dents associated with age and use and possible old soldered repair to neck.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.12 in (13 cm)Diameter: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
- Style:Islamic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:18th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Bishop's Stortford, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: OR1601006 1stDibs: LU1328243059742
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