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19th century (made)

once formed the mount of a qalyan (water pipe).decorated with painted enamels which depict idealised Iranian beauties. Iran, 19th c.; Islamic study collection


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Brief description
once formed the mount of a qalyan (water pipe).decorated with painted enamels which depict idealised Iranian beauties. Iran, 19th c.; Islamic study collection
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.4cm
  • Diameter: 6.5cm
Association
Collection
Accession number
457-1888

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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