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AS Collection 4 : Inlaid Bidri Hookah Base
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Inlaid Bidri Hookah Base - JB.1333
Origin: India
Circa: 17
th
Century AD
to 19
th
Century AD
Dimensions:
5.7" (14.5cm) high
Collection: Islamic art
Medium: Steel, Silver
Additional Information: AS
Location: Great Britain
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| Description |
A pear shaped Indian waterpipe base made of
steel,
the body decorated with vegetal motifs, inlaid in
silver.
JB.1333. Hukka base, cast steel with silver, so-
called
“ bidri” decoration. The entire vessel was coated
with hot silver and then after cooling the floral
designs were carved out.
India, Bidar, 17th – 18th century.
Prof. Geza Fehervari
Prof. Geoffrey King
- (JB.1333)
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