Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Complete front of astrolabe including rete. Click to enlarge.
Date 18th century (?)
Place Persia
Material Brass
Inventory no. 52332
Acquisition Purchased from Alain Brieux in 1969-70

Throne

The throne is of the indo-persian, broad type . The throne is attached with a integrated base.

Mater

The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The limb, as with the rest of this mater, is blank.. Scales on the limb:

Womb


The womb is blank..
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