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Astronomical ring
    • Setting:
      Room II
    • Maker:
      unknown
    • Date:
      mid-17th cent.
    • Materials:
      brass
    • Dimensions:
      diameter 86 mm
    • Inventory:
      2452
    • Astronomical ring (Inv. 2452)

This ring dial comprises four rings (armillae). One ring carries the symbols of the zodiacal constellations on the inner side; another is inscribed on both sides with a semi-circle divided into twelve parts. The rings can slide on cursors. There are hinges for closing the dial. Provenance: Medici collections.

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