A SILVER INLAID BIDRI HOOKAH BASE
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A SILVER INLAID BIDRI HOOKAH BASE

PROBABLY BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY

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A SILVER INLAID BIDRI HOOKAH BASE
PROBABLY BIDAR, DECCAN, INDIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
Of globular form with flaring mouth rising through pronounced boss, the body with a wide band of silver-inlaid flowering meandering vine between minor bands of similar floral motifs contained within chequered borders, negligible loss to inlay around the mouth
7½in. (19cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.

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