Qalyan

A qalyan is the base of a 'hubble-bubble' or water pipe. This ceramic example was made in Iran in the 16th or 17th century. Its body material consists of a small amount of white clay, ground quartz and a soda-lead frit. It is finely textured. Before firing, the vessel was probably covered with a fine slip of the same composition to provide a particularly smooth surface for underglaze painting.

The qalyan is decorated with large blue palmette motifs and flower sprays in blue, red and brown, alternating in interconnected cartouches.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-239-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1921.1312
Date:	16th or 17th century 16th or 17th century AD
Material:	Earthenware
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What:	Kalian / hookah / base
Subject:	Ceramics
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Where:	Middle East, Persia
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Description:	Kalian or hookah base of glazed earthenware, with arabesque and flower decoration in blue, red and brown: Persia, 16th or 17th century AD
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