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Nocturnal
    • Setting:
      Room II
    • Maker:
      unknown
    • Place:
      Italian
    • Date:
      late 16th cent. - early 17th cent.
    • Materials:
      brass
    • Dimensions:
      201x112 mm
    • Inventory:
      2494
    • Nocturnal (Inv. 2494)

This nocturnal comprises two superposed disks. The lower one indicates the days, months, and zodiac signs; the molded upper disk carries division marks from 1 to 16. Around the central opening is the revolving index. The instrument is fitted with a flat engraved handle. Provenance: Medici collections.

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