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Silver compass and sundial with vegetal decoration, signed by its maker, Muhammad Tamir. It was used to orient the faithful towards Mecca. Iran, 16th –17th c. H. 0,015 m., diam. 0,075 m. (ΓΕ 13769)
Benaki Museum
Title: pyxis instrument and sundial
Description:
Silver compass and sundial with vegetal decoration, signed by its maker, Muhammad Tamir.
It was used to orient the faithful towards Mecca.
Iran, 16th –17th c.
H.
0,015 m.
, diam.
0,075 m.
(ΓΕ 13769).
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