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Palatial Indian Figurative Silver Hookah -- 46 in, 116 cm

About the Item

Our palatial sized figurative Indian hookah depicting a lovely woman holding a snake is finely crafted from silver of .900 purity and exhibits exceptional chasing and repoussage. Marked "900" in three areas. Height: 46 in (116 cm) Weight: 9,840 grams; 347..09 oz; 21.69 lbs.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Silver,Repoussé
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, US
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6079235906552

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