Bidspirit auction | A MIDDLE EASTERN COPPER QIBLA

A MIDDLE EASTERN COPPER QIBLA COMPASS AND SUNDIAL, 19TH CENTURY - Of rectangular form, the engraved copper surface is decorated with Arabic inscriptions, figural and zodiacal motifs, and fitted with a hinged bird-form gnomon and an inset compass. The reverse is engraved with a ruled table of Arabic characters and numerals, with an iron suspension ring. Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 4 1/2 in., (16.5 x 11.4 cm.) Condition: Wear, scratches, staining and oxidation. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.