Bidspirit auction | Indian Bidriware Hookah Base

Indian Bidriware Hookah Base - 18th-19th century AD A fine quality bidriware vessel with piriform body, flared base with ropework collar and beaded rim, flared mouth with flange, bands of inlaid silver floral and other ornaments. 1.3 kg, 23.5cm (9 1/4”). Fine condition; base slightly loose. Provenance Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection.