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Date | ca. 1650 |
Maker | Muḥammad Mahdī |
Place | Persia |
Material | Brass |
Inventory no. | 50122 |
Acquisition | Purchased from R. S. Clay in 1944 |
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Mater
The mater and limb are of one-piece construction. The limb is separating from the back. The tab that holds the plates stationary is located at the bottom of the instrument. Scales on the limb: degree scale.The limb is inscribed: with a miscellaneous marked as [The iscription along the limb has become illegible]. More information
Back
The back contains 0 scales. The back is inscribed: with a maker's signature marked as صنعه محمد مهدي اليزدي الخادم (...) (Made by Muḥammad Mahdī al-Yazdī al-Khādim (= the servant) (…)). In cartouche. with a miscellaneous marked as غرض نقشيست كه تا باز ماند (The aim of the engraving is that it should remain after me.). At bottom edge. More informationRete, Pin & Wedge
The rete contains 0 stars. The rete is a replacement. The zodiac on the rete is labelled: الحمل , الثور , الجوزا , الشرطان , الاسد , الشنبله , الميزان , العقرب , القوس , الجدي , الدلو , الحوت .The rete is attached using a pin & wedge. More information
Rules & Alidades
Type | Details |
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Alidade | Double-ended. The rule is not original. The alidade
is remarkably plain. |