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Astrolabe, by Allah-dad, Lahore, c. 1570
Object is on display.
Inventory Number:	47376
Object Type:	Object
Persons:	Allah-dad (Maker (Signed by))
Date Created:	c. 1570
Place Created:	Lahore Pakistan Asia
Subject Classification(s):	Billmeir Collection By Collection Astronomy By Discipline Astrolabes Astronomical Instruments Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location
Accession Number:	1957-84/159
Brief Description:	Mater; rete; 6 plates; alidade; index; horse; pin. On the rete the pointers of two stars (an-nasr al-waqi and an-nasr at-tair) are in the shape of a bird. Some of the lines on the plates are highlighted with inlaid silver.
Primary Inscriptions:	"The work of the Master Allah-dad of Lahore", engraved below the shadow-square.
Provenance:	Presented by J. A. Billmeir.
Collection Group:	Billmeir Collection
Material(s):	Brass silver
Dimensions:	Height Width Depth Diameter Unit 255 mm
Narratives Inventory no. 47376 - Former Display Label Temporary exhibition label - "Succession" An Indian family of instrument makers Special Exhibition Label: 'Al-Mizan: Sciences and Arts in the Islamic World' (26/10/2010 - 20/03/2011)

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