Hookah Base

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Hookah Base

India, Mughal empire, circa 1700-1750
Tools and Equipment; hookahs
Clear glass with gilding over appliqué glass pieces and cobalt blue glass insets
7 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (19.05 x 18.1 cm)
From the Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection, Museum Associates Purchase (M.76.2.23)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Rosenfield, John.  The Arts of India and Nepal: The Nasli and Alice Heeramaneck Collection.  Boston:  Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1966.
  • Markel, Stephen.  "Indian and 'Indianate' Glass Vessels in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art."  Journal of Glass Studies 33 (1991):  82-92.