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Design for a Hookah Base

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown paper with a drawing of a hookah base. The base has a wide, rounded body with a narrow top and a decorative pattern of teardrop shapes. The base has a decorative border at the top and bottom. The bottom border consists of flowers and leaves. There are several plants and flowers drawn around the base, including a large flower on the left side and a stem with leaves on the right side. A small blue numeral is visible near the upper right corner. The edges of the paper are rough and torn.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Ink and translucent watercolor on paper
Culture
India (Rajasthan)
Dimensions
600 × 525 px
Public Domain
Yes
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