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Hûkka, Narghile base, Persia or North India, 19th C.

About the Item

Hûkka, hookah base, in black steel with floral decoration in silver inlay. Persia or North India, 19th c. The top part is missing.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Diameter: 5.12 in (13 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Steel,Blackened,Inlay
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1860
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645239695752

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