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Huqqa bowl: C.125-1975

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Huqqa bowl. Clear glass clouded from use; blown, and cut. Globular with a narrow neck flaring slightly towards the top, and with a flange about half-way up. Decorated with stylized flowers and foliage, and with border patterns on the body and neck.

Notes

History note: Ivan Napier Collection

Legal notes

Given by Miss E.H. Bolitho through the Friends of the Fitzwilliam

Measurements and weight

Height: 18.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975-07-15) by Bolitho, E.H., Miss

Dating

18th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1700

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Clear glass

Techniques used in production

Blown : Blown glass, with cut decoration

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.125-1975
Primary reference Number: 28006

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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