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Astrolabe of al-Sahl al-Nasiburi

Al-Sahl al Nisaburiaround 1180

Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg

Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany

The al-Sahl al-Nisaburi astrolabe is part of the collection of mediaeval and early modern astrolabes, the largest in the German-speaking world. The scientific instruments were used as both measuring devices and models of the sky and as such symbolised knowledge of cosmos. The al-Sahl al-Nisaburi astrolabe is one of the oldest preserved examples from the Arabic-Islamic world. The delicately wrought pointers of this exquisite device are worked in valuable silver in the form of dancing dervishes.

Details

  • Title: Astrolabe of al-Sahl al-Nasiburi
  • Creator: Al-Sahl al Nisaburi
  • Date Created: around 1180
  • Location: Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg, permanent exhibition "Scientific Instruments"
  • Location Created: Hama, Syria
  • Physical Dimensions: H 25,3 cm; D 16,6 cm
  • Original Source: permanent loan of the City of Nuremberg
  • Rights: Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nürnberg (Foto: GNM / Georg Janßen)
  • Medium: brass; silver inlays and applications
  • Art Movement: Middle Ages

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