Hindu astrolabe

Made:
1795-1805 in India
maker:
Unknown

Indian planispheric astrolabe engraved in Nagari script, c. 1800.

Details

Category:
Astronomy
Object Number:
1980-1191
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
height 320 mm
diameter 260 mm
thickness 40 mm
type:
astrolabe
credit:
Sotheby's

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