Planispheric Astrolabe
- Artist Culture
- Persian, 550 BC–1979 AD
- Decorator
- Abd al-A'immah, Persian, active early 18th century
- Maker
- Mohammad Amin ibn Mohammad Taher, Persian, active early 18th century
- Period
- Safavid dynasty, Persian, 1501–1736
- Date
- 1715
- Material
- Brass
- Classification
- Metalwork, timepieces & measuring devices
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 120
- Dimensions
- height: 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm)
width: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
depth: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm) - Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
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- Object Number
- 41:1926
NOTES
Astrolabes were used for astronomical and mathematical calculations. This one is signed by two famous astrolabe makers who worked both together and separately in the Iranian city of Isfahan.