A SAFAVID BRASS HORIZONTAL DIAL AND QIBLA INDICATOR, SIGNED BY MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL-YAZDI, PERSIA, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

A SAFAVID BRASS HORIZONTAL DIAL AND QIBLA INDICATOR, SIGNED BY MUHAMMAD MAHDI AL-YAZDI, PERSIA, SECOND HALF 17TH CENTURY

rectangular brass plate on four riveted feet, with inset compass-box, engraved hour lines, place names, cardinal directions, meridian line, with signature in spandrel

7 by 10.8cm.

Condition Report:
The compass box missing, some oxidisation and associated discoloration to surface, underside with scratches and some abrasion, as viewed.

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