EditorialBase for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Poetry and Flowers, Water pipe base, early 18th century, Made in India, Deccan, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with silver and brass (bidri ware), H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Metal.
EditorialWater Pipe Top, Water pipe top, 19th century, Attributed to India, probably Purnia, Bihar, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware), H. 7 13/16 in. (19.8 cm), W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Wt. 8.4 oz. (238.163 g), Metal.
EditorialIncense Burner, Japan, 19thmid-19th century, Japan, Pottery decorated with white inlay (Satsuma ware, Mishima style); pierced brass cover, H. incl. lid 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); H. w/o lid 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Ceramics.
EditorialWater Pipe Top, Water pipe top, 19th century, Attributed to India, probably Purnia, Bihar, Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware), H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), W/ 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm), D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Wt. 7.8 oz. (221.151 g), Metal.
EditorialImari Ware (?) Container with Brass Mounts, c 1650- 1700. Japan, Arita kilns, Late 17th century. Imari ware (?) porcelain; brass mounts; overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); diameter of base: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.).