A GEM-SET GLASS HOOKAH BASE
Lot 658

A GEM-SET GLASS HOOKAH BASE

INDIA, MUGHAL, 18TH CENTURY

Closed23 October 2022

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USD 6,048

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A GEM-SET GLASS HOOKAH BASE
INDIA, MUGHAL, 18TH CENTURY
Of typical form, the bell-shaped glass body gilt with a repeating peacock feather motif and inset with gemstones, encircled by further gilt decoration above and below comprising gemstones, gilt beading and leafy meander in relief
6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.) high; 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm.) diameter at base

Spink & Son, Ltd., London, 13 May 1980.
Acquired by Ann and Gordon Getty from the above.