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Antique Mughal Engraved 19th Century Hookah Base Indo-Persian
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A fine antique 19th century Mughal Nargile or hookah pipe base made of brass or bronze, the base with engraving and etching decorations.
Mameluke revival brass hookah base, elaborately and elegantly hand decorated, engraved with with a recessed repeated floral motif, leaf, foliage and arabesques.
Collectible Antique Indian Islamic Mughal engraved brass hookah base, bottle.
This fascinating Indo-Persian Brass Engraved Vessel Hookah Base dates from the 19th century, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe.
In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece.
This vase has a beautiful shape and feel. It is intricately engraved with a arabesque foliage designs
Mughal Northern India - 19th century.
A nargile or hookah pipe's history dates back as far back as the 16th century,
This charming piece has an elegant profile, will make a stunning vase, candle holder or shelf or mantel decoration.
Dimensions - 9 inches high 5 inches diameter.
Technique: cast, engraved
References.
several similar examples are illustrated in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 242.
Bibliographic references
Rogers 1983a / Islamic Art and Design, 1500 - 1700, 199
Canby 1999 / The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501 - 1722, fig.98.
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Islamic (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1890
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- Seller Location:North Hollywood, CA
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