Detail View: The AMICA Library: Huqqa Bottle

AMICA ID: 
CMA_.1969.287
AMICA Library Year: 
2001
Object Type: 
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Creator Nationality: 
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)
Creator Name-CRT: 
India, Mughal Dynasty (1526-1756)
Title: 
Huqqa Bottle
Title Type: 
Primary
View: 
Detail
Creation Date: 
17th Century
Creation Start Date: 
1600
Creation End Date: 
1700
Materials and Techniques: 
glass
Classification Term: 
Glass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 17cm
AMICA Contributor: 
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Owner Location: 
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
ID Number: 
1969.287
Credit Line: 
The Norweb Collection
Inscriptions: 

in Farsi, on body:

Translation of inscription:

Even if live charcoal is placed on its head

The hookah, a teacher of etiquette,

will not respond unless drawn upon;

Thus one can learn from its manners of refinement.

in Farsi, on shoulder:

Translation of inscription:

In the name of Allah the clement and merciful is the key to the wise treasure.

Rights: 
Related Image Identifier Link: 
CMA_.1969.287det05.tif