Lot no. 134
PLANISPHERIC ASTROLABE
in brass. It consists of a mother
finely engraved with a zodiac and flowers
with the apocryphal date 1122 on the bottom
(corresponding to the European year 1710),
four spandrels engraved on each side
and a spider. Triangular throne engraved
with rich floral decoration on the front and calligraphic
with calligraphic inscriptions, fitted with a
suspension ring. Horse and alidade.
Iran, Qajar dynasty, 19th century.
Diameter of the mother: 17.8 cm
Diameter of spandrels and spider: 16 cm
Height: 22.6 cm (without clasp)
Total height: 27 cm
(Wear, added elements)
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