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Collection of 18th and 19th Century Arabic Astrolabes and Quadrant

$43,757.16per set

£32,000per set

€37,607.93per set

CA$60,903.41per set

A$65,338.46per set

CHF 35,046.21per set

MX$786,666.29per set

NOK 441,798.58per set

SEK 402,859.08per set

DKK 280,981.38per set

About the Item

A collection of 18th and 19th century Arabic astrolabes and quadrant Persian, 18th/19th Century Largest: height 23cm, width 13cm, depth 3cm Smallest: height 6.5cm, width 4.5cm, depth 1.5cm This excellent set of antique astronomical instruments is a selection of five Persian brass astrolabes and a quadrant, made during the eighteenth and nineteenth century. These pieces, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical problems, and give the bearer effectively a hand-held map of the universe. Instruments such as these are keenly associated with the Islamic Golden age of scientific advancement and discovery, an age in which they became particular popular. Their use extended into later centuries, during which they became increasingly refined, as shown here. The astrolabes consist of a mater, a base-plate or disc, which is overlaid with various tympans, flat-plates. The quadrant is a similar device, effectively an astrolabe in condensed, rectangular form. These pieces are all superbly engraved and carved with a variety of measurements, maps, and decorative additions, in the form of Arabic inscriptions, and delightful animal depictions and floral motifs.

Dimensions:
Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 5.12 in (13 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 5
Style:
Islamic (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass
Place of Origin:
Iran
Period:
Early 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
18th-19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: 158241stDibs: LU956330988462

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