Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers
Object type: Water pipe base
Department: Islamic Art
Date: early 18th century
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)
Classification: Metal
Geography: Made in    India Deccan 
Credit line: Purchase, Friends of Islamic Art Gifts, 2003
Accession year: 2003
Tags: Poetry|Flowers