Late Gothic Astrolabe, French?, c. 1450 | |
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| Object is on display. | |
| Inventory Number: | 47674 |
| Object Type: | Object |
| Place Created: | France Europe |
| Subject Classification(s): | Astronomy By Discipline Astrolabes Astronomical Instruments Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location |
| Accession Number: | 1924-0/part |
| Brief Description: | Mater, no loose plates, rete for 37 stars weighted with lead in semi-quatrefoil, alidade with fixed sights, rule (replacement), pin and wedge. The mater is engraved for a latitude of 40°. |
| Primary Inscriptions: | "Jeh Charla" on the inside of the mater. |
| Provenance: | Presented by Lewis Evans. |
| Collection Group: | Lewis Evans Collection |
| Material(s): |
Brass and lead |
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