Lot 96: An Indo-Persian Engraved Celestial Globe on Stand, 19th–20th...
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An Indo-Persian Engraved Celestial Globe on Stand, 19th–20th Century.
A finely engraved brass celestial globe depicting zodiac constellations, Islamic star names, and celestial coordinates in Arabic script. The globe is supported on a three-legged circular stand with axis pivots, allowing rotation. The surface features intricate calligraphic and figural engravings of mythological creatures and star clusters in hemispherical alignment.
H: Approximately 19cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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