Vintage Hand-Engraved Indian Brass Hookah Base Vase, Mughal Style Calligraphy

Bring old-world character to your home with this beautifully hand-engraved vintage brass vessel, believed to be an Indian piece crafted in the traditional Mughal style. Featuring an elegant lobed body, tall flared neck, and intricate engraved Arabic/Persian-style calligraphy with floral arabesque motifs, it makes a stunning statement on a bookshelf, mantel, or console table.  While it is displayed beautifully as a vase, the form is reminiscent of traditional Indian brass hookah bases, making it an eye-catching piece for collectors of Islamic, Middle Eastern, and South Asian decorative arts.  The warm aged brass patina has developed naturally over time, giving this piece the rich character only vintage brass can offer.  Details: * Height: 10 inches * Material: Solid engraved brass * Hand-engraved Arabic/Persian-style calligraphy and floral motifs * Vintage condition with beautiful age-related patina * Displays beautifully with dried botanicals or as a sculptural accent  This timeless piece complements grandmillennial, English traditional, Mediterranean, Moorish, eclectic, global, and collected interiors.  Please note: This piece is believed to be of Indian Mughal-style craftsmanship. It has not been professionally authenticated as a 19th-century antique or as an original hookah base, and is being sold as a vintage decorative brass vessel.   7326.ES8.LR