A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base

A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base
A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base

A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base

Mughal India (Deccan) - dating from the mid 18th century. A heavy cast copper alloy (brass) huqqa, of globe form and resting on an applied tapering foot, (it is possible that the foot rim was added during the second half of the 18th century - mentioned for accuracy of description). The neck rises through a central collar type embellishment to the form the tapering socket at the opening. The surface is finished with complex chiseled decoration - the decoration of floral form, set between bands of lotus petals, detailed by the additional images.

Image 11, details a pin punched inscription to an area close the foot rim. Overall height - 7 1/4 (184mm). Weight - 1,481 grams. Associated with genuine age and usage. Fine natural colour and patina.

Please see my other items for more antiques, ethnographic art, curios and bygones. Please Note - Due to recent acts of. The item "A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base" is in sale since Tuesday, April 18, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Islamic/Middle Eastern".

The seller is "bonzo_two" and is located in Suffolk, UK. This item can be shipped worldwide.


A Mid 18th c. Mughal Indian (Deccan) Brass Huqqa Base


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