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Armillary sphere

Date 1700-1733
Medium / Technique Wood: elm burr; metal: brass
Turned, engraved and varnish
DimensionsHeight: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.) Diameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)
ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Astronomical T&E
Origin France, Europe
Object Number1983.57
DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology
CollectionStewart
CreditPurchase
Status
Not on view

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