Description
Copie moderne d’un indicateur de Qibla
based on a 17th-century model by Barun al-Muhtari. Circular in shape, in natural wood, opening in two parts. The inside of the lid is covered with a sheet of paper painted in gouache and captioned in black ink in naskh, depicting the sanctuary of Mecca with the Kaaba in the center, under which is copied a long text in naskh. The lower plate contains a map of the world from the Atlantic to the Pacific, with part of Africa, under which 22 columns inscribed in naskh give degrees and city names. The compass with its metal needle is decorated with an eight-pointed star indicating the cardinal points. The exterior of the large case is painted with a rich floral garland motif. D. 31 cm A modern copy of A Qibla indicator (compass) made after one made by Barun al-Muhtari in the 18th century
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