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Nargile

Chinese (Artist)
Ottoman (Artist)
Vessel: ca. 1720; Water pipe: mid 19th century
Gilded silver and copper alloy, porcelain, enamels, rubies (spinels), and emeralds (beryls)
(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.
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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)

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Acquired by Henry Walters, 1903

Location in Museum

Not on view

Accession Number

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49.2199

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