Planispheric Astrolabe

Culture: Persian
Period: Safavid dynasty, 1501–1736
Maker: Mohammad Amin ibn Mohammad Taher, Persian, active early 18th century
Decorator: Abd al-A'immah, Persian, active early 18th century
Date: 1715
Material: Brass
made in: Isfahan, Iran, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, timepieces & measuring devices
Collection: Islamic Art
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: Public Domain
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.

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