A PAIR OF ZINC ALLOY HUQQA BASES WITH SILVER MOUNTS
Bidar, Deccan, Central India, 18th century

Each of tapering pyriform shape, resting on a short raised circular foot, rising to a narrow circular rim, the dark zinc alloy body plain except for the silver mounts on the foot, base, mid-height, and rim areas, alternating overlapping engraved bands with interlaced fretwork and palmette scrolls with plain registers, each 25cm high.

Dimensions: each 25cm high