COLLECTION NAME:
The AMICA Library
Record
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.
Related Image Identifier Link:
CMA_.1969.287det09.tif
