Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers

Unknown maker

Medium: Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and brass (bidri ware)
Dimensions: H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm) Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Department: Islamic Art
Classification: Metal
Dated: early 18th century
Pixels: 3777 × 4000
SHA-256: 61a6e9c815f8f832…
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Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers. early 18th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.