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Astrological disk
    • Setting:
      Room II
    • Maker:
      unknown
    • Date:
      17th cent.
    • Materials:
      gilt copper
    • Dimensions:
      diameter 210 mm
    • Inventory:
      2505
    • Astrological disk (Inv. 2505)

This finely engraved astrological disk carries the names of twelve winds on its circumference. The symbols and names of the zodiac signs are also displayed. There is a suspension ring and a mobile alidade with a T-square attachment and two sights, one of which is damaged. Probable provenance: Medici collections.

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