Treasures of Time: A Coll...

RARE 18TH-19TH CENTURY ENAMELLED COPPER HUQQA BASE, POSSIBLY...

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RARE 18TH-19TH CENTURY ENAMELLED COPPER HUQQA BASE, POSSIBLY CHINESE FOR THE INDIAN MUGHAL MARKET

This rare and exquisite 18th-19th century enamelled copper huqqa base is adorned with vibrant white and yellow floral motifs set against a rich turquoise background. Likely made in China for the Indian Mughal market. The body of the huqqa base is beautifully decorated with cloisonné enamel, a technique highly valued in both Chinese and Indian decorative arts.

Provenance: Christie’s London, auctioned on 27 April 2017 under the sale “Art of the Islamic & Indian Worlds, including Oriental Rugs and Carpets, ” Lot 68, estimated at £6,000–£8,000.

Dimensions: 16 cm height 

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