Description & Technical information
This Kangxi period (1662-1722) huqqa base copies 17th century Indian spherical huqqa base forms of metal or glass. The huqqa base of globular form, narrow truncated neck, the top grinded down with an Indian metal rim. It is decorated with blossoming prunus trees and peonies in blue, white and red, set in six mihrab panels. Later on, the huqqa base has been clobbered in red and green enamels.
Stock no.: A3518
Period: 17th century, 18th century, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Origin: China
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: 20 cm (7⁷/₈ inches)
Categories: Oriental and Asian Art
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