Antique or vintage Islamic Persian Bronze Celestial Globe Astrolabe
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Antique or vintage Islamic Persian Arabic Bronze Celestial Globe Astrolabe. Unfortunately, the previous owner had it polished. Islamic Qajar period bronze Persian Arabic armillary (spherical astrolabe), celestial globe. The globe having a graduated ring and standing on four blustered legs, the hollow sphere mounted on an axle is ornately engraved with zodiacal signs, angled rotational bands, figural representations, serpents and other creatures as well as numerical symbols and short legends written in Arabic. The stand joined by a secondary ring and the globe raised on bun feet.
Approximate measurements: 7.5"H x 8.5" in diameter
Approximate measurements: 7.5"H x 8.5" in diameter
Condition
Good condition, unfortunately polished.
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Antique or vintage Islamic Persian Bronze Celestial Globe Astrolabe
Estimate $400 - $600
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