Lot 172: An Islamic Brass Astrolabe with Openwork Rete and...
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An Islamic Brass Astrolabe with Openwork Rete and Zodiac Motifs.
A circular Islamic brass astrolabe featuring an ornate openwork rete, framed by a finely engraved outer ring. The front face displays a complex arrangement of pierced geometric and foliate forms, radiating from a central pivot point. The reverse is engraved with astronomical diagrams, including concentric circles, calibrated markings, and Arabic script. Another side presents a full zodiac cycle, each sign depicted within individual roundels encircling a central medallion. The suspension bracket is shaped with a pointed, lobed profile decorated with foliate patterns.
H: Approximately 8.8 x 6.6cm
Provenance: Property from the estate of a distinguished private collector (deceased); assembled between the 1970s and 2024.
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