Hookah Base
16th century or 17th century (made)
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Hookah base of fritware, with bulbous body (originally with handles), painted in underglaze blue with deer, flowers and ornamental borders; the neck mended with engraved brass of later date. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Fritware painted in underglaze blue, with brass mount |
| Brief description | Hookah base, fritware painted in underglaze blue, with brass mount of later date, Iran, 16th or 17th century |
| Physical description | Hookah base of fritware, with bulbous body (originally with handles), painted in underglaze blue with deer, flowers and ornamental borders; the neck mended with engraved brass of later date. Imitation Chinese "tassel" mark in blue |
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| Accession number | 1020-1883 |
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| Record created | April 1, 2009 |
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