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19th Century porcelain huqqa with Persian decoration

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
19th Century porcelain huqqa with Persian decoration
Possibly Russian, late 19th Century
Height 47cm, diameter 13.5cm

This beautiful porcelain huqqa (or hookah) is of Continental, possibly Russian origin and was created for the Persian market. The item is a historic smoking accessory which is highly collectable.

The huqqa features a slightly flared cup-shaped bowl on a knopped and waisted stem. This is set on a base with a ribbed cylindrical neck and flared bell-shaped lower body.

Crafted from white porcelain, the huqqa is beautifully decorated with deep blue and green paintings of flowers and plants, with parcel gilt details. The bowl and body of the huqqa feature half-length portraits of the Qajar kings of Persia, Naser al-Din Shah and Mozaffar al-Din Shah. Those on the body are set within gilt oval medallions.

More Information

Origin:	Russia
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Gilt, porcelain.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	16083
Incollect Reference #:	696034

Dimensions

H.	18.5 in;	Diam.	5.31 in;
H.	47 cm;	Diam.	13.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.