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Narghile, huqqua base

Narghile, huqqua base
 (17th century)

Medium
stoneware
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
stoneware
Measurements
11.3 × 9.0 × 6.5 cm
Accession Number
252-D2
Department
Asian Art
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1895
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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