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Brass geomantic instrument, made by Muhammad ibn Khutlukh al-Mawsili. Possibly from Damascus (Syria), 1241-42. This unique instrument 'calculates' patterns of dots with different ascribed meanings, related to the planets, four elements, the signs of the zodiac and parts of the body. 33.7 X 28.8 (incl. ring). Inv. 1888,0526.1.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART320075
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
2740px × 2319px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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13th century CE
Brass
Calculation
Divination
Scientific Instrument
Syrian, Islamic