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Water Pipe Part

probably 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Water Pipe Part
  • Date: probably 18th century
  • Geography: Attributed to Iran
  • Medium: Copper alloy, steel; upper part engraved, silvered, and gilded
  • Dimensions: H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
    W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
    D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
    Wt.1.9 oz. (53.87 g)
  • Classification: Metal
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.594
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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