Possibly a huqqah (hookah) bowl and stand. One of an identical pair. Bowl made in India, stand later produced in England.Culture: Islamic, MughalMaterials/Techniques: lapis lazuli, ruby (mineral), gold, marble, ormolu, jade (rock)
Possibly a huqqah (hookah) bowl and stand. One of an identical pair. Bowl made in India, stand later produced in England.Culture: Islamic, MughalMaterials/Techniques: lapis lazuli, ruby (mineral), gold, marble, ormolu, jade (rock)
Bronze altar of typical Hellenistic form, with a square receptacle with pointed corners. On each side different appliqués- visible in the photograph are busts of Serapis, uraei, and theatrical masks holding rings. Supported by a large shaft in the center, and four smaller, twisted papyrus bud pillars.
Condition: Base missing. One entire spreading side of altar top gone. Remaining corners much injured. All details encrusted and impregnated with bronze disease.
Bronze altar of typical Hellenistic form, for burning incense. Square receptacle with pointed corners. On each side different appliqués; lions' heads holding rings, fish, and a bust of Serapis. The hollow shaft decorated with incised bands.
Condition: Fragmentary. The piece has lost its base, some kind of supports at the corners, as indicated by holes on them, and nearly half of the spreading sides of the altar.