A GEM-SET GLASS HOOKAH BASE

Lot 658
23.10.2022 10:00UTC -05:00
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ID 820121
Lot 658 | A GEM-SET GLASS HOOKAH BASE
Estimate value
$ 6 000 – 8 000
A GEM-SET GLASS HOOKAH BASE

INDIA, MUGHAL, 18TH CENTURY

Of typical form, the bell-shaped glass body gilt with a repeating peacock feather motif and inset with gemstones, encircled by further gilt decoration above and below comprising gemstones, gilt beading and leafy meander in relief

6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high; 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) diameter at base





Provenance

Spink & Son, Ltd., London, 13 May 1980.

Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.
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