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Huqqa base

Huqqa Base
second half of 18th century (made)
Place of origin

The bell-shaped huqqa base is of slightly cloudy colourless glass with cobalt blue trailed decoration and gilt details.

Object details

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Object type
TitleHuqqa base
Materials and techniques
Physical description
The bell-shaped huqqa base is of slightly cloudy colourless glass with cobalt blue trailed decoration and gilt details.
Dimensions
  • Base diameter: 15.4cm
  • Height: 16.2cm
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by Sir Michael Sadler
Bibliographic reference
Skelton, Robert, et al, The Indian Heritage. Court life and Arts under Mughal Rule London: The Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982 p. 125, cat. no. 391, Susan Stronge
Collection
Accession number
IS.91-1948

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Record createdApril 26, 2006
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