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1844 Persian Elegance: From Smoking Nobility to Warfare in Art
1844 Persian Elegance: From Smoking Nobility to Warfare in Art

1844 Persian Elegance: From Smoking Nobility to Warfare in Art

Located in Langweer, NL

Dame Persane (Persian Lady): - Smoking Instrument: The Persian lady is depicted with a hookah (also known as shisha or water pipe), which is a traditional smoking device used wide...

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1840s Antique Smoking Hookah

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Paper

Turbaned man seated, smoking a hookah – Rajasthani School, 19th century
Turbaned man seated, smoking a hookah – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Turbaned man seated, smoking a hookah – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with yellow heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper, with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in purple ink on the recto, and the Jaipur State Council Stamp dated June 5 18...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Gold

David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre
David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre

David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

In the foreground costumed figures rest on a hillside with their horses and weapons, smoking hookahs and watching the great military procession taking place on the open fields below.

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1840s Realist Antique Smoking Hookah

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Lithograph

19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base
19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base

19th Century Indian Bidri Metal Hookah Base

Located in London, GB

This fascinating piece dates from the 19th century in India, where it was used as a water base for a hookah, or shisha pipe. In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is no...

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19th Century Indian Antique Smoking Hookah

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Metal

Mughal Jaipur Brass Engraved Hookah, Mid 19th Century
Mughal Jaipur Brass Engraved Hookah, Mid 19th Century

Mughal Jaipur Brass Engraved Hookah, Mid 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

This hookah, a traditional smoking device, is adorned with intricate engravings, showcasing a rich tapestry of floral vines and a prominent central medallion.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Smoking Hookah

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Brass

Antique Mughal Engraved 19th Century Hookah Base Indo-Persian
Antique Mughal Engraved 19th Century Hookah Base Indo-Persian

Antique Mughal Engraved 19th Century Hookah Base Indo-Persian

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece.

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Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Brass

Chamba School Miniature Painting of Rāj Singh with Hawk
Chamba School Miniature Painting of Rāj Singh with Hawk

Chamba School Miniature Painting of Rāj Singh with Hawk

Located in Chicago, IL

Rendered with delicate brushwork and intricate detail, the painting depicts the Rāja of Chamba seated beneath a pavilion smoking from a hookah and holding a hawk in one hand.

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19th Century Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase 19th Century
Antique Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase 19th Century

Antique Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece.

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19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Bronze

Chamba School Indian Miniature Painting of Rāj Singh with Hawk
Chamba School Indian Miniature Painting of Rāj Singh with Hawk

Chamba School Indian Miniature Painting of Rāj Singh with Hawk

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautifully honoring the original painting with delicate brushwork and intricate detail, the painting depicts the Rāja of Chamba seated beneath a pavilion smoking from a hookah and h...

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19th Century Indian Antique Smoking Hookah

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Paper, Paint

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Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner-Smoker Figurines
Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner-Smoker Figurines

Early 20th Century Japanese Porcelain Incense Burner-Smoker Figurines

Located in Ferndale, MI

The chief has a simple native design and stars incised on his blanket and a feather headdress and is smoking a ceremonial pipe. The Sultan has a paisley and circle incised design hi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Smoking Hookah

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Porcelain

Northern Italian Carved Figure of a Blackamoor, 19th century

Northern Italian Carved Figure of a Blackamoor, 19th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Smoking a hookah and seated on a pillow Possibly Turin Early 19th century

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19th Century Italian Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Wood

Pair of Miniature Meissen Porcelain Figurines Turks Smoking Hookah
Pair of Miniature Meissen Porcelain Figurines Turks Smoking Hookah

Pair of Miniature Meissen Porcelain Figurines Turks Smoking Hookah

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A pair of Meissen porcelain figurines depicting two Turks smoking the hookah pipe. Blue crossed marks on the bottom. 3" high x 2" wide.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Smoking Hookah

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Porcelain

Collection of Four Kashmiri Painted Papier Mâché Boxes, Early 20th Century
Collection of Four Kashmiri Painted Papier Mâché Boxes, Early 20th Century

Collection of Four Kashmiri Painted Papier Mâché Boxes, Early 20th Century

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

From the left: A lady smoking hookah with two attendants. 1 3/4  x 4 3/4  x 3 1/2 in. (4.5 x 12 x 9 cm.)

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Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Paper

Ornate Hookah Pipe Mouthpiece on Mount
Ornate Hookah Pipe Mouthpiece on Mount

Ornate Hookah Pipe Mouthpiece on Mount

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H 3.75 in W 7.5 in D 1.5 in

Ornate Hookah Pipe Mouthpiece on Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Used for smoking tobacco or opium, hookah pipes mellowed the harshness of smoke by drawing it through water and were popular in Ottoman Turkey beginning in the 17th century.

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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Smoking Hookah

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Silver, Brass

19th Century Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase
19th Century Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase

19th Century Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

In traditional hookah smoking, the base of the pipe is normally the most decorative element of the piece.

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Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Smoking Hookah

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Bronze, Copper

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, 2 Figures on Carpet, Franz Bergman, ca, 1910
Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, 2 Figures on Carpet, Franz Bergman, ca, 1910

Cold Painted Vienna Bronze, 2 Figures on Carpet, Franz Bergman, ca, 1910

By Bergmann Foundry

Located in Petaluma, CA

Also impressed are "Austria" and "Geschutzt" (copyrighted) The dancing girl, the seated man smoking his hookah, and the colorful carpet make this a great choice of subject matter.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Moorish Antique Smoking Hookah

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Bronze

Arabic coffee, late XIXth century
Arabic coffee, late XIXth century

Arabic coffee, late XIXth century

By Fabio Fabbi

Located in Milan, IT

An orientalist subject who proposes the Arab coffee as a place also responsible for smoking the hookah, an activity in which two men are intent: the scene is set outdoors, in front o...

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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Oil

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"Landscape with Farm"

"Landscape with Farm"

By John Francis Murphy

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork by: John Francis Murphy (1853 - 1921) John Francis Murphy is increasingly recognized today as one of the leading American Tona...

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1890s Tonalist Antique Smoking Hookah

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Canvas, Oil

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a
Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a

Located in Middletown, NY

Emperor Jahangir depicted with his harem attendees aboard a pleasure cruise, the water filled with lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold ...

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18th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra
Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra

Mughal School, 17th century Tiger Hunt near the Jahangir Maha, Agra

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. c 1690. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on light ...

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17th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem
Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem

Located in Middletown, NY

An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...

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18th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Antique Bidriware Bidri Silvered Bronze Hookah base, India 19th c.
Antique Bidriware Bidri Silvered Bronze Hookah base, India 19th c.

Antique Bidriware Bidri Silvered Bronze Hookah base, India 19th c.

Located in Gorssel, GE

Indian Bidri Hookah Base, decorated with floral patterns and folliage. India, Bidri ware, 19th century. In fairly good condition, worn due to age (see images). Dimensions: 16 cm. ...

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19th Century Indian Antique Smoking Hookah

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Bronze

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees
Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees

Located in Middletown, NY

A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...

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18th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger...  Rajasthani School, 19th century
Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger...  Rajasthani School, 19th century

Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger... Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink, 12 5/8 x 8 9/16 inches (320 x 217 mm). Toning, handling creases and minor sc...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Nur Jahan seated with a painted spice jar.  Rajasthani School, 19th cent.
Nur Jahan seated with a painted spice jar.  Rajasthani School, 19th cent.

Nur Jahan seated with a painted spice jar. Rajasthani School, 19th cent.

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in purple ink, 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (340 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

A Rajput prince with a sword, dagger, lotus – Rajasthani School, 19th century
A Rajput prince with a sword, dagger, lotus – Rajasthani School, 19th century

A Rajput prince with a sword, dagger, lotus – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper, with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in purple ink on the recto, 12 1/2 x 9 inches (318 x 230 mm). Toning, handling c...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Three Rajput noblemen on horseback – Rajasthani School, 19th century
Three Rajput noblemen on horseback – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Three Rajput noblemen on horseback – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper, with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink on the recto, as well as the Jaipur City Council blindstamp, 13 5/8...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Shah Jahan taking tea with a concubine.  Rajasthani School, 19th century
Shah Jahan taking tea with a concubine.  Rajasthani School, 19th century

Shah Jahan taking tea with a concubine. Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink, 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (340 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and minor sca...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

A woman in jewels and a gossamer sari – Rajasthani School, 19th century
A woman in jewels and a gossamer sari – Rajasthani School, 19th century

A woman in jewels and a gossamer sari – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

A woman in jewels and a gossamer sari churns butter for ghee. Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper, with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in purple ink on ...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

Shah Jahan in a shirt of mail and plate of armor.  Rajasthani School, 19th cent.
Shah Jahan in a shirt of mail and plate of armor.  Rajasthani School, 19th cent.

Shah Jahan in a shirt of mail and plate of armor. Rajasthani School, 19th cent.

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink, 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (340 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and ...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Gold

Rajput Ragamala miniature of woman with bell&rattle.  Rajasthani School, 19th C.
Rajput Ragamala miniature of woman with bell&rattle.  Rajasthani School, 19th C.

Rajput Ragamala miniature of woman with bell&rattle. Rajasthani School, 19th C.

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in gray ink, and the 1889 Jaipur State Council stamp in black ink, 13 1/4 x 8 3/4...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Smoking Hookah

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Gold

The Citadel of Cairo: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph
The Citadel of Cairo: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

The Citadel of Cairo: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original framed 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "The Citadel of Cairo, Residence of Mehmet Ali-Egypt" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nub...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Antique Smoking Hookah

Materials

Lithograph

David Roberts Egypt Lithographs Hand Colored
David Roberts Egypt Lithographs Hand Colored

David Roberts Egypt Lithographs Hand Colored

$2,800 / set

H 20.5 in W 23.5 in D 1 in

David Roberts Egypt Lithographs Hand Colored

By David Roberts

Located in Atlanta, GA

Group of Four Hand Colored Egypt Lithographs, after David Roberts, English, circa 19th Century. These were originally purchased at Ursus Gallery in New York City. They are profession...

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19th Century English Egyptian Antique Smoking Hookah

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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Antique Smoking Hookah For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique smoking hookah available at 1stDibs. An antique smoking hookah — often made from metal, ceramic and porcelain — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique smoking hookah, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. David Roberts each produced at least one beautiful antique smoking hookah that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Smoking Hookah?

Prices for an antique smoking hookah start at $250 and top out at $4,651 with the average selling for $1,905.