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Nargile
(Islamic World , China )
This nargile, or water pipe, incorporates a Chinese blue and white vessel.
In 1903 Henry Walters traveled to Istanbul on board his steamyacht, Narada. Here he bought over 20 items decorated with gilding and jewels from the dealer R. S. Pardo. These purchases were detailed in a handwritten book presented by Pardo to Henry. The title in gold on the cover reads: "Description of Mr. Henry Walters' Collection of Oriental Royal Arms etc." The text gives descriptions of the techniques used in the objects' manufacture and their historical and cultural significance, including their royal and noble provenance. This nargile is listed by Pardo as coming from the collection of the Turkish ambassador to the court of the Shah.
Provenance
Provenance (from the French provenir, 'to come from/forth') is the chronology of the ownership, custody, or location of a historical object.
R. S. Pardo, Constantinople; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1903; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.
Exhibitions
| 2014-2016 | From Rye to Raphael: The Walters Story. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. |
| 1980-1981 | Masterpieces of Chinese Porcelain. The Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore. |
Geographies
Türkiye/Turkey
(Place of Origin)
China (Place of Origin)
Measurements
H with lid: 26 3/16 × W: 6 7/8 × D: 6 5/16 in. (66.5 × 17.5 × 16 cm); Bottle H: 22 5/16 × W: 6 7/8 × D: 6 5/16 in. (56.7 × 17.5 × 16 cm); Lid H: 4 1/16 × Diam: 3 3/8 in. (10.3 × 8.5 cm)
Credit Line
Acquired by Henry Walters, 1903
Location in Museum
Not on view
Accession Number
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In libraries, galleries, museums, and archives, an accession number is a unique identifier assigned to each object in the collection.
49.2199