Base for a Water Pipe (Huqqa) with Irises

Date

late 17th century

Type

Water pipe base

Medium

Zinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware)

Department

Islamic Art

Institution

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Object number

1984.221

Credit

Louis E. and Theresa S. Seley Purchase Fund for Islamic Art and Rogers Fund, 1984