Two Hookah mouthpieces
Indian, Mughal period, the larger one jade, 9cm, the other of agate, 6cm (2)
Two Hookah mouthpieces
Indian, Mughal period, the larger one jade, 9cm, the other of agate, 6cm (2)
The jade example has natural flaws, imperfections, inclusions and natural cracks. The agate example has a small chip near the mouthpiece, other natural flaws as expected, otherwise seems ok.
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Auction: Country House Sale, 11th Jan, 2023