Lot no. 2616
Armillary sphere and astrolabe engraved in brass and bronze respectively. Two-piece; four-legged base with oval open body and mounted, partially rotating rings. Including indications of various degrees and zodiac signs. Serrated compass rose in the base. Round, flat astrolabe with Arabic calligraphy. Centre axis with alidade and scenic depiction of a flute player surrounded by animals. One arrow loosely attached. Ger. Missing parts. H. 54 cm and d. 21.5 cm.
Provenance: Dissolution of an important German private collection - part II.
Brass, engraved armillary sphere and astrolabe. An arrow loosely attached. Incomplete.
England/Arabic region. 20th cent.
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