Bidspirit auction | A PERSIAN BRASS ASTROLABE

A PERSIAN BRASS ASTROLABE - Iran, Ca. 19th century AD . A brass astrolabe of circular form, with the mater engraved with an outer band of Arabic inscriptions enclosing a finely pierced rete with interlacing vegetal motifs and star pointers. The reverse is marked with concentric scales and inscriptions. A stylised suspension loop with foliate finial surmounts the instrument, which includes multiple engraved plates with celestial coordinate markings.Size: 225mm x 145mm; Weight: 1.12kgProvenance: Previous property of a UK based Islamic art professional.