A BRASS CELESTIAL GLOBE
A BRASS CELESTIAL GLOBE

QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY

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A BRASS CELESTIAL GLOBE
QAJAR IRAN, 19TH CENTURY
The seamless cast sphere engraved with graduations of the ecliptic numbered in 30° intervals, every degree indicated by a solid line, engraved with names of the Zodiac in cursive script, the scaled horizon ring supported by four facetted feet on circular base, the stand associated
7in. (17.9cm.) high

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