Huqqa (water pipe), porcelain
China; end of 17th century
H: 19 cm
Inventory number 44/1982
Right into the modern era, blue-and-white Chinese porcelain, in particular, exerted a marked influence on the work of Muslim potters.
The models were luxury items manufactured in China and “tailor made” for the Islamic upper class in large parts of Asia. This huqqa, or water pipe, was made especially for the Indian market.
The models were luxury items manufactured in China and “tailor made” for the Islamic upper class in large parts of Asia. This huqqa, or water pipe, was made especially for the Indian market.
Mughal India
Porcelain carpet weight, painted dark blue under a transparent glaze and covered with famille verte enamels in black, green, red, yellow, and blue as well as with gilding
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Dish, colorless glass, decorated with enamel and gilded
Huqqa (water pipe) of emerald-green glass decorated with gold and yellow enamel