Astrolabe, by Muhammad Mahdi al-Yazdi, Persian, c. 1660 | |
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Object is on display. | |
Inventory Number: | 46886 |
Object Type: | Object |
Persons: |
Muhammad Mahdi al-Yazd (Maker) |
Date Created: | c.1660 |
Place Created: | Iran/Persia Asia |
Subject Classification(s): | Billmeir Collection By Collection Astronomy By Discipline Astrolabes Astronomical Instruments Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
Accession Number: | 1957-84/162 |
Brief Description: | Mater; rete; 6 plates; alidade; horse; pin; brown ilaqa. All the elements are finely engraved. One of the plates has silver decorations on one side. A small compass is set in the back of the kursi, its needle is in the shape of a bird. |
Primary Inscriptions: | "Decorated by Muhammad Mahdi al-YazdĂ®, son of Muhammad Amin", below the shadow-square. Other (ornamental) inscriptions are on the kursi and around the rim. |
Provenance: | Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
Formerly in the Chadenat Collection. |
Collection Group: | Billmeir Collection |
Material(s): |
Brass silver. |
Narratives | |
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