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Works of Art Exhibited at Marlborough House, 1854: Indian Hookah Bottoms and Belgian Vase. Damascene 1854
Albumen print | 13.5 x 19.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2800189
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Photograph showing a covered tazza, indicated to be a Belgian vase in the title, between two hookah bottoms. The objects are all decorated in damascene inlay. Both hookah bottoms are of similar conical shape and decorated with a floral design. The hookah bottom on the left is entirely covered in the design, while the one of the right has a large plain band along the middle of the body and the neck.
Provenance
Commissioned by Henry Cole. Later acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print
Measurements
13.5 x 19.0 cm (image)
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Alternative title(s)
'Indian Hookah Bottoms and Belgian Vase'
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