Astrolabe Catalogue

 

Front of astrolabe without rete or plates. Click to enlarge
Date 1687/8 (A.H. 1099)
Maker ‘Abdullah ibn Sāsī
Place Morocco
Material Brass
Inventory no. 45220
Acquisition Presented by Lewis Evans in 1924

Throne

The throne is of the simple, engraved type . The throne is attached with a integrated base. The back of the throne bears the maker's inscription. The front of the throne bears the date 1099. Markings:
Content Translation Notes Type
١٠٩٩ عام Year 1099 Date


Ring

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

Shackle

Shackle of the eye-bolt type (i.e. any shackle that attactes to the ring via an eye-bolt type feature). .

Womb


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