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 between circles of sequins and gold-wrapped thread, and a fringe of gold-wrapped thread; crimson silk on the back.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Velvet and gold-wrapped thread, and silk |
| Brief description | Textile, huqqa mat, velvet and silk with applied gold-wrapped thread, probably Delhi, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Circular mat for a huqqa pipe, amber velvet ground with circles of flowers and leaves between circles of sequins and gold-wrapped thread, and a fringe of gold-wrapped thread; crimson silk on the back. |
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| Historical context | Intended for use as a mat for placing a huqqa pipe on. |
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| Accession number | 1040-1874 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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