Lot 72: AN ENGRAVED INDIAN BRASS CELESTIAL GLOBE, 19TH CENTURY

Spherical in form, cast in brass and finely engraved with constellations, zodiac signs, and inscriptions in naskh script. The surface depicts figures of animals and mythological beings aligned with the celestial grid, arranged within incised meridians and parallels. A central aperture is pierced at the base, indicating its use for mounting. The globe reflects the continuation of Indo-Islamic astronomical traditions, where scientific precision and artistic engraving were combined in celestial instruments.

Diameter: 16cm