Bell-Shaped Huqqa Base with Floral Design

India Deccan

South AsianmughalIndian (South Asian)asianequipment for smoking and tobacco usesilver

Date

18th/19th century

Medium

Zinc alloy inlaid with copper and silver (bidriware)

Dimensions

16.1 × 15.8 × 15.8 cm (6 5/16 × 6 3/16 × 6 3/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Purchased with funds provided by Louise Lutz

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