Bowl
ca. 1800-1830 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This bowl held burning charcoal and tobacco, and was set on top of the base, which held the water. The chains were attached to a cap that was used to moderate the fire. On one side is a portrait of a young Iranian man in an astrakhan hat. On the other is a portrait of a young European woman.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Gilt copper bowl for a waterpipe with a carved wooden stem |
| Brief description | Bowl for a kalian (water-pipe), enamelled gilt-copper, Iran (possibly Shiraz), Qajar period, 1800-30 |
| Physical description | Gilt copper bowl for a waterpipe with two medallions depicting Iranian women, carved wooden stem |
| Style | |
| Gallery label | Jameel Gallery
Bowl of Water-pipe
Iran, possibly Shiraz
1800-30
This bowl held burning charcoal and tobacco, and was set on top of the base, which held the water. The chains were attached to a cap that was used to moderate the fire. On one side is a portrait of a young Iranian man in an astrakhan hat. On the other is a portrait of a young European woman.
Gilt copper with enamelling, carved stone, iron chains
Museum no. 455-1888(2006-2013) |
| Association | |
| Summary | This bowl held burning charcoal and tobacco, and was set on top of the base, which held the water. The chains were attached to a cap that was used to moderate the fire. On one side is a portrait of a young Iranian man in an astrakhan hat. On the other is a portrait of a young European woman. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 455-1888 |
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| Record created | April 19, 2005 |
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