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Huqqa Base

18th century - 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Brass hookah bowl in a double gourd shape, chased with arabesque. The top is also made made from brass, partially inalid with turquoise with a pierced lid. The middle of the top is ornamented with a crystal ball.

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Huqqa Base
  • Pipe
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Brass Turquoise Crystal
Brief description
Brass hookah bowl in a double gourd shape, chased with arabesque. The top is also made made from brass, partially inalid with turquoise with a pierced lid. The middle of the top is ornamented with a crystal ball.
Physical description
Brass hookah bowl in a double gourd shape, chased with arabesque. The top is also made made from brass, partially inalid with turquoise with a pierced lid. The middle of the top is ornamented with a crystal ball.
Dimensions
  • Overall height height: 46.35cm
  • Diameter: 12.07cm
  • Base height: 25cm
  • Base of the hookah diameter: 6.5cm
  • Base of pipe diameter: 7cm
  • Height of the pipe height: 10cm
  • Width of pipe width: 11cm
  • Height of cover height: 11cm
  • Diameter of the top of the cover diameter: 9cm
Production typeDesign
Collection
Accession number
502:1-1876

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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