DEUX astrolabes planisphériques décoratifs
d'après un modèle persan,en laiton, chacun à 4 tympans, araignée, alidade et cheval,
Instrument non-fonctionnel.
H. 16 cm

Two decorative Qajar brass astrolabes, Persia, late 19th/early 20th century
of characteristic form, with polylobed throne engraved with split-palmettes and foliate designs, engraved to front and reverse, containing four plates, foliated rete, horse, pin and alidade, with suspension loop.