19th Century Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase

Description

Antique Islamic metal copper hookah bottle base of spherical form and decorated with a recessed repeated floral, geometric motif with … more Antique Islamic metal copper hookah bottle base of spherical form and decorated with a recessed repeated floral, geometric motif with a deer figure.
19th century Bronze tinned copper Indo-Persian Islamic vase, hand- chased metal with a very dark patina.
Antique Mameluke Revival 19th century Mughal Nargile or hookah pipe base made of tinned copper bronze, the base hand decorated, engraved with with a recessed repeated floral and geometric motif, arabesques engraving and etching decorations.
This vase has a beautiful shape and feel.
This charming piece has an elegant profile, will make a stunning vase, candle holder, shelf or mantel decoration.
Copper patinated Islamic vase probably dating to the late 19th century.
Handcrafted metal pot with circular bulbous body with a circular stand with long slender neck with flared lip.
Circa 1890 it measures 7 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.
Mouth opening: 2 inches.
Heavy gauge metal.
References. several similar examples are illustrated in Zebrowski, M., Gold, Silver & Bronze From Mughal India, Alexandria Press, 1997, p. 242. Bibliographic references Rogers 1983a / Islamic Art and Design, 1500-1700 ( 199 ) Canby 1999 / The Golden Age of Persian Art 1501-1722 ( fig.98 ). less