Huqqa Base

India (probably Lucknow)

mid-19th century

Not on view

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Title: Huqqa Base
Date: mid-19th century
Culture: India (probably Lucknow)
Medium: Silver with enamel
Dimensions: H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.4.15
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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