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Object number

A-146
Classification

Astronomical
Object name

Astrolabe
Title

Astrolabe: Eastern
Creator

Muhammad Mu'min
Description

Body, rete, inscribed and graduated diopter with scale and sights, pin, horse, handle, ring and 6 tympans (1 incomplete). 28 star markers. Labeled in Arabic.
Inscription/Sig.

"muhammad mu'min sana`ahu" [Muhammad Mu'min made it].
Date

18th century
Material

brass
Place Of Prod.

Iran

Dimensions

Frame