拍品 78
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A BRASS QIBLA INDICATOR
A BRASS QIBLA INDICATOR

IRAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY

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A BRASS QIBLA INDICATOR
IRAN, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Of flat cylindrical form with hinged lid, the top engraved with a central rosette surrounded by concentric bands of large naskh giving the names of cities in Iran and Iraq on a dotted ground, these bands alternated with plainer bands with letters, the sides with cartouches of similar calligraphy with the names of cities in Syria, Egypt and Anatolia, hook and pin attachment for closing, the interior with a series of dials and indicators
2 5/8in. (6.6cm.) diam.

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Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse
Andrew Butler-Wheelhouse

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The sites on the top of this qibla indicator are mostly in Iran, including amongst others Qum, Damghan, Sari, Saveh, Rayy as well as in Iraq. The sides include cities from across the eastern Islamic world, from Agra to Sana'a. A qibla indicator was recently sold at Sotheby's London, 9 April 2008, lot 209.

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