ASTROLABE

PLANISPHERIC ASTROLABE
in brass. It consists of a mother
finely engraved with a zodiac and flowers
with the apocryphal date 1122 on the bottom
(corresponding to the European year of 1710),
four engraved spandrels on each side
and a spider. Engraved triangular throne
on the front with rich floral decoration and on the back
with calligraphic inscriptions, fitted with a
suspension ring. Horse and alidade.
Iran, Qajar dynasty, 19th century.
Diameter of the mother: 17.8 cm
Diameter of spandrels and spider: 16 cm
Height: 22.6 cm (without bezel)
Total height: 27 cm
(Wear, added elements)