17th Antique Brass Mango Shape Mughal Handheld Hookah Pot

This small but somewhat hefty portable hookah is shaped like a mango. It was intended to be portable, to be held in the palm of a lady’s hand. It has a lovely brown patina and is a sturdy, beautiful item. It is not stable on a level surface and was meant to be handled by hand. A hookah is an equipment that is used to vaporize and smoke tobacco, cannabis, or opiates. This exquisite hookah was handcrafted in India during the Mughal era and is constructed of solid brass with an intricate carving. This hookah pot was used to smoke tobacco through a funnel on the top. This antique hookah will be a wonderful addition to your collection.