Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 984/5 or 1003/4 (A.H. 374 or 394)
Maker Aḥmad and Muḥammad
Place Iṣfahān
Material Brass
Inventory no. 33767
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the indo-persian, pierced type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. The honey-comb pattern of the throne is unusual in the collection.

Ring

The ring is of the simple, squared cross-section type (i.e. a simple ring made from a round rod or piece of metal).

Shackle

Shackle of the omega type (i.e. Ω-shaped shackle). The shackle is quite thick.

Mater

The mater and limb are of two pieces, soldered construction. The limb has separated from the back plate. The plates are held in place by a post on the meridian line near the bottom of the instrument. Scales on the limb:
Type Range & Units Numbered Geometry Location
Degree 0 - 360 Degrees Every 5 degrees Circular, concentric None

Womb


The different style of engraving suggests that the gazetteer is a later addition.
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