Epact: Astrolabe unsigned, late 15th century ?

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Astrolabe
Unsigned
Late 15th century ?; French
Brass; 280 mm in diameter

This Gothic instrument is neither signed nor dated, but the shape of the letters and numerals suggest that it was made in the second half of the 15th century. It is of the Fusoris type and may have been made in France.

British Museum, London
Registration no. MLA 1857,5-23.1

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