Antique Mughal Indian Islamic Bronze Water Pipe Huqqa Base North India 17-18th C

Antique Mughal Indian Islamic cast bronze water pipe (Huqqa) base North India or Deccan, 17th-18th century, of drop-shaped form tapering to a bulbous point, and octagonal Beveled sides with a with an aperture on top and on the shoulder, the top with a band of co-centric fluted patterns. 

 
 MEASUREMENTS: Height; 15 .7 cm (6 3⁄16 inches)
 
CONDITION: showing its age and usage, worn out on the exposed areas, from centuries of use with nice dark brown patina.