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QIBLA INDICATOR HOUSING Iran, Safavid period, probably second half 17th or early 18th century Circular, hinged brass case, incised with cursive inscriptions on all four sides. On three of them, a series of concentric bands giving the names of Iranian cities on two sides, and Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian and Lebanese cities on the third, in fine calligraphy on a guilloche background, alternating with compartmentalized bands filled with letters; on the fourth side, inside, nine captioned directional lines indicating Mecca in particular. Marks of oxidation, graduations, needle and fixing plate missing, lid detached. Diameter: 7 cm Provenance : Sotheby's, London, October 3, 2012: n°184 (ill.)
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QIBLA INDICATOR HOUSING Iran, Safavid period, probably second half 17th or early 18th century Circular, hinged brass case, incised with cursive inscriptions on all four sides. On three of them, a series of concentric bands giving the names of Iranian cities on two sides, and Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian and Lebanese cities on the third, in fine calligraphy on a guilloche background, alternating with compartmentalized bands filled with letters; on the fourth side, inside, nine captioned directional lines indicating Mecca in particular. Marks of oxidation, graduations, needle and fixing plate missing, lid detached. Diameter: 7 cm Provenance : Sotheby's, London, October 3, 2012: n°184 (ill.)
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