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1850-1900 (made)

Middle East, Metalwork. Double dome-shaped silver cover for kalian or waterpipe, in two detachable sections connected by small chains with miniature fish, bird on finial of the top section, with openwork floral decoration, possibly Ottoman Turkey, 1850-1900


Object details

Category
Object type
Brief description
Middle East, Metalwork. Double dome-shaped silver cover for kalian or waterpipe, in two detachable sections connected by small chains with miniature fish, bird on finial of the top section, with openwork floral decoration, possibly Ottoman Turkey, 1850-1900
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 6.5cm
  • Height: 6cm
  • Maximum chain length length: 27cm
Credit line
Given by Dr W.L. Hildburgh
Collection
Accession number
M.34-1954

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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