Water Container

43-12-6

From: India | Hyderabad

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 43-12-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Hyderabad
Date Made 18th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver | Copper | Bronze
Technique Damascene
Iconography Flowers
Description

Water container for nargileh. Damascened silver, completely covered with floral motifs. Bell-shaped with comparatively small base. Copper base with three small brass feet, collared neck.

Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Frances E. (Harry) Markoe, 1943

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