Publication Date
1850
Publication Place
Iran (made) -
Subject
Woodwork Smoking Accessories
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Height: 25cm
Library
Victoria and Albert Museum
Library Asset ID
578-1878
Record ID
578-1878
Library Location
Middle East Section
Date
1850
Notes
The shape of this hookah base, with its elongated and slender base, could have been hand held or balanced within a support, standing upon the ground. The fine carving on this wooden example follows earlier coco de mer prototypes, and reflects the development of this shape in various mediums, which support the growing demand of smoking in Persia at this time. While tobacco was introduced into Persia sometime during the late 16th century, by the 17th century it had spread across the Empire, facilitating a host of smoking devices, most of which reflected this unique ovoid shape, which invariably became associated with Persian production.
Malzemeler ve teknikler
Pearwood; carved
Fiziksel açıklama
Ovoid shaped hookah base narrowing to a rounded point, carved entirely with horizontal panels of floral scrolls, birds, medallions, and fine geometric pattern.
