Basım Tarihi
1850
Basım Yeri
Iran (made) -
Konu
Woodwork Smoking Accessories
Tür
Diğer
Dil
Belirlenmemiş dil
Dijital
Evet
Yazma
Hayır
Fiziksel Boyutlar
Height: 25cm
Kütüphane
Victoria and Albert Museum
Demirbaş Numarası
578-1878
Kayıt Numarası
578-1878
Lokasyon
Middle East Section
Tarih
1850
Notlar
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.
