A Persian astrolabe, 18th century. Solid brass housing with engraved inscription along the front perimeter. Three finely engraved plate-shaped disks inside, one with the maker's signature. Engraved and pierced cover decorated with four silver rivets. Engraved inscriptions on the reverse with movable pin-fastened bridge. Sturdy loop with suspension ring. Superbly crafted. Height 13 cm. historic, historical, Persian, Orient, Oriental, Asia, Asian, 18th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

A Persian astrolabe, 18th century. Solid brass housing with engraved inscription along the front perimeter. Three finely engraved plate-shaped disks inside, one with the maker's signature. Engraved and pierced cover decorated with four silver rivets. Engraved inscriptions on the reverse with movable pin-fastened bridge. Sturdy loop with suspension ring. Superbly crafted. Height 13 cm. historic, historical, Persian, Orient, Oriental, Asia, Asian, 18th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

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T82D6R

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5616 x 3744 px | 47.5 x 31.7 cm | 18.7 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

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19 April 2012

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INTERFOTO / History

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