Huqqa Mat
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Circular mat for a huqqa pipe, green velvet centre with circles of flowers and leaves, with circles of 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 green silk.
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Materials and techniques | Velvet and silver-wrapped thread, and silk |
Brief description | Textile, huqqa mat, velvet and silk, applied silver-wrapped thread, Delhi, ca. 1855-1879 |
Physical description | Circular mat for a huqqa pipe, green velvet centre with circles of flowers and leaves, with circles of 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 green 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 | 1039-1874 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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