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Astrolabe

Artist (1532? - 1606)
Inscriptionsinscriptions en francais et en latin: "Heure d'apres Midi", "Tropicus cancer"
Period 16e siècle
Medium / Technique Metal: brass
DimensionsHeight: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.) Diameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Astronomical T&E
Origin France, Europe
Object Number1967.5
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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