Engraved brass sphere, indicating the lines of the ecliptic and the equator, the meridian lines, the two poles, the images of the constellations by human or zoomorphic representations, the twelve signs of the zodiac and the fixed stars with cursive inscriptions. The ecliptic and celestial equator divided into degrees and minutes, with tropical and polar circles, with brass axis mounted on a horizon circle and stand, the four slender tapering columns uniting the horizon circle and cruciform stand, with a stand. 20 cm. high, 20 cm. diam. PROVENANCE Private collection, Germany CATALOGUE NOTE For a full, illustrated and detailed discussion of these globes, see Emilie Savage-Smith, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Science, Tools and Magic, vol. II, London Oxford, 1997, pp. 406-13.