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A PERSIAN ASTROLABE
POSSIBLY 17TH CENTURY
large bronze astrolabe with an elaborate openwork rete decorated with scrolled foliage and calligraphic script; complete with four plates, surmounted by foliate engraved throne with suspension loop, 28cm diameter
Provenance: acquired by the owner's maternal great grandfather, and hence by decent inherited by the current owner
Sold for $900
Lot 257
POSSIBLY 17TH CENTURY
large bronze astrolabe with an elaborate openwork rete decorated with scrolled foliage and calligraphic script; complete with four plates, surmounted by foliate engraved throne with suspension loop, 28cm diameter
Provenance: acquired by the owner's maternal great grandfather, and hence by decent inherited by the current owner
Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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