DESCRIPTION: | A fine early 18th century Mughal nargile or hookah base in bronze, the base with engraving and etching with the Lion is prey and leaping on the deer posterior celaruba magnificent scenery of Islamic art composition and decorations.The flaring rim, Intricately with an elegantly hand-decorated Mughal period bronze base engraved with a recessed the owner’s name (Sayyed-Muhammad Al-Islam) additionally repeating floral motif, interlaced with leaves, foliage.Collectible Antique Indian Islamic Mughal Engraved Hookah Base, Bottle. This fascinating Engraved Bronze or Brass illustration of an Indo-Persian Hookah Socket dates to the 18th Century when it was used as a water socket for a hookah or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the bottom of the pipe is usually the most decorative element of the piece. This vase has a beautiful shape and feel. It is intricately engraved with animals immersed themselves in hunting scenes and foliage design Mughal North India – 18th Century. The history of the nargile or water pipe dates back to the 16th century. This charming piece has an elegant profile and makes a great vase, candle holder, shelf or mantel decoration. Dimensions – 9 inches high 5 inches diameter. Technique: cast, engraved references. Several similar examples are illustrated in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 242. Bibliographic references Rogers 1983a / Islamic Art and Design, 1500 – 1700, 199 Canby 1999 / The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501 – 1722, Fig.98 Technique: cast, engraved references. Several similar examples are illustrated in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 242. Bibliographic references Rogers 1983a / Islamic Art and Design, 1500 – 1700, 199 Canby 1999 / The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501 – 1722, Fig.98 Technique: cast, engraved references. Several similar examples are illustrated in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 242. Bibliographic references Rogers 1983a / Islamic Art and Design, 1500 – 1700, 199 Canby 1999 / The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501 – 1722, Fig.98 |
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