Water Pipe Top
Object type: Water pipe top
Department: Islamic Art
Date: 19th century
Medium: Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware)
Dimensions: H. 7 13/16 in. (19.8 cm)
W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Wt. 8.4 oz. (238.163 g)
Classification: Metal
Geography: Attributed to probably Purnia  Bihar India  
Credit line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession year: 1891
Tags: Utilitarian Objects