ID 828672
Lot 93 | A BIDRI HOOKAH BASE
Estimate value
£ 7 000 – 10 000
BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, CIRCA 1700
Of spherical form with slightly flared and cusped cylindrical mouth with pronounced boss, the main body with a design of swimming fish, peacocks and palm trees, the mouth with a similar design, the shoulder with a band of meandering vine issuing flowerheads, some loss of inlay, later associated foot
7 5/8in. (19.5cm.) high.
Special notice
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| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Medium: | Silver, Zinc |
| Place of origin: | India, Asia, Mughal Empire |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Applied technique: | Metalwork |
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| Medium: | Silver, Zinc |
| Place of origin: | India, Asia, Mughal Empire |
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects |
| Address of auction |
CHRISTIE'S 8 King Street, St. James's SW1Y 6QT London United Kingdom | |
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