Throne
The throne is of the five-lobed type
. The throne is attached with a integrated base. The front of
this simple
throne
bears an inscription that was probably used to orient the
tympans in the
womb. The
back of the
throne has two roughly scratched arrows indicating the top.
The
ring and
shackle
are missing.
Markings:
| Content |
Translation |
Notes |
Type |
| INICIV MORBI |
Start of the disease |
|
Miscellaneous |
Mater
The mater and limb are of three pieces
construction. The front (astrolabe) limb, which is riveted to
the womb plate and the back (equatorium) limb. Scales on the
limb:
| Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
| Equal
hours |
1 - 12 Times of day |
Every 1 hours |
Circular, concentric |
outer |
| Degree |
0 - 90 Degrees of arc |
Every 10 degrees |
Circular, concentric |
outer2 |
Mater
The mater and limb are of three pieces
construction. The back (equatorium) limb, which is riveted to
the womb plate and the front (astrolabe) limb. Scales on the
limb:
| Range & Units |
Numbered |
Geometry |
Location |
| Zodiacal
signs |
0 - 30 Zodiacal divisions, equal or unequal |
Every 10 |
Circular, concentric |
outer |
Womb
The front (astrolabe)
womb shows
some faint circles as well as a set of lines dividing the
womb into quadrants. It is possible that the maker intended
to engrave a set of tables or some other projection into the
womb.
