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Rarissimo e Monumentale Astrolabio Asiatico – Bronzo, Ottone Dorato e Legno Intagliato – Anni ’70

Un oggetto di eccezionale fascino e rarità: un imponente astrolabio acquistato nel 1970 a Mumbai (India), espressione di un sapere antico che unisce astronomia, astrologia e arte decorativa.

Caratteristiche principali:
	•	Diametro disco in bronzo: 88 cm
	•	Altezza totale con piedistallo: 150 cm
	•	Peso: circa 35 kg
	•	Materiali: placca in bronzo massiccio incisa con i segni zodiacali, indicatori in ottone dorato, piedistallo in legno intagliato a mano.

Descrizione:

La placca circolare in bronzo è incisa con motivi astrologici e tutti i segni zodiacali, formando una vera e propria mappa del cielo. Gli indicatori in ottone dorato rappresentano pianeti e frecce mobili che guidano la lettura astrologica.

Il piedistallo in legno, riccamente scolpito a mano con motivi floreali e dettagli raffinati, rende l’insieme maestoso e unico.

Provenienza e unicità:

Acquistato a Mumbai nel 1970, questo astrolabio è un pezzo rarissimo da collezione, ideale per appassionati di astrologia, strumenti antichi e arte orientale.

Condizioni:

Buone condizioni con patina naturale del tempo, che ne accresce il fascino e l’autenticità.

Spedizione:

Spedito in due colli separati, con imballaggio professionale e spedizione assicurata in tutto il mondo.

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English

Rare and Monumental Asian Astrolabe – Bronze, Gilded Brass and Hand-Carved Wood – 1970s

An extraordinary and rare piece: an impressive astrolabe purchased in 1970 in Mumbai (India), representing the ancient knowledge that combines astronomy, astrology, and decorative art.

Main features:
	•	Bronze disc diameter: 88 cm
	•	Total height with stand: 150 cm
	•	Weight: approx. 35 kg
	•	Materials: solid bronze plate engraved with zodiac signs, gilded brass indicators, hand-carved wooden stand.

Description:

The large circular bronze plate is finely engraved with astrological motifs and all zodiac signs, creating a celestial map. The gilded brass hands and planetary symbols allow the reading of stars and planets.

The wooden stand, richly hand-carved with floral and ornamental details, gives the piece a majestic and unique presence.

Provenance and rarity:

Purchased in Mumbai in the 1970s, this astrolabe is a very rare collector’s item, perfect for lovers of astrology, antique instruments, and Oriental art.

Condition:

Good condition with natural patina, enhancing its authenticity and historical charm.

Shipping:

Will be shipped in two separate parcels, with professional packaging and insured worldwide delivery.

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 العربية

أسطرلاب آسيوي نادر وضخم – برونز، نحاس مطلي بالذهب وخشب محفور يدويًا – سبعينيات القرن الماضي

قطعة استثنائية ونادرة: أسطرلاب مهيب تم شراؤه عام 1970 في مومباي (الهند)، يجمع بين علم الفلك والتنجيم والفن الزخرفي.

المواصفات الرئيسية:
	•	قطر القرص البرونزي: 88 سم
	•	الارتفاع الكلي مع القاعدة: 150 سم
	•	الوزن: حوالي 35 كغ
	•	المواد: صفيحة من البرونز الصلب منقوشة بعلامات الأبراج، مؤشرات من نحاس مطلي بالذهب، قاعدة خشبية محفورة يدويًا.

الوصف:

القرص البرونزي الكبير محفور بتفاصيل فلكية وجميع علامات الأبراج، ليشكل خريطة سماوية. المؤشرات المصنوعة من النحاس المطلي بالذهب تمثل الكواكب والسهام المتحركة لقراءة النجوم والكواكب.

القاعدة الخشبية، المحفورة يدويًا بزخارف نباتية وتفاصيل دقيقة، تمنح القطعة مهابة وتفرّدًا.

الأصل والندرة:

تم شراؤه في مومباي في السبعينيات، وهو قطعة نادرة جدًا لهواة الجمع، مثالية لعشاق التنجيم والأدوات القديمة والفن الشرقي.

الحالة:

حالة جيدة مع طبقة طبيعية من الزمن (باتينا)، مما يزيد من أصالته وسحره التاريخي.

الشحن:

سيتم شحنه في طردين منفصلين، مع تغليف احترافي وشحن مؤمن إلى جميع أنحاء العالم.


Bronze, Brass, Metal, Wood - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes  - Height: 150 cm

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