19th century
Town probably Purnia,
India
India
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Water pipe top
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumZinc alloy; cast, engraved, inlaid with brass (bidri ware)
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SizeH. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm) W. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm) Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Wt. 7.8 oz. (221.151 g)
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Geography detailsAttributed to
Town probably Purnia,
India -
Country today
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Date19th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
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