Bidspirit auction | A FINE BIDRI HOOKAH BASE

A FINE BIDRI HOOKAH BASE - Deccan, Ca. 18th century AD . A Bidri Hookah base, of typical globular shape, on flattened base, with a ringed flared neck and everted rim, the body decorated with vertical and horizontal strips of alternating silver and brass quatrefoil design. These strips border panels of stylised foliage and flowers. Neck inlaid with chevron design.Size: 210mm x 185mm; Weight: 1.96kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.