Huqqa Mat
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Circular mat for a huqqa pipe, amber velvet ground with circles of flowers and leaves in applied silver-wrapped thread and sequins, in between bands of flowers and leaves. Outer fringe held in place with sequins and silver-wrapped thread. Backed with crimson silk.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Velvet with applied silver-wrapped thread, and silk |
| Brief description | Textile, huqqa mat, velvet, applied silver-wrapped thread, probably Delhi, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Circular mat for a huqqa pipe, amber velvet ground with circles of flowers and leaves in applied silver-wrapped thread and sequins, in between bands of flowers and leaves. Outer fringe held in place with sequins and silver-wrapped thread. Backed with crimson silk. |
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| Historical context | Intended for use as a mat for placing a huqqa pipe on. |
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| Accession number | 1041-1874 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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