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Quadrant ربع [‎front] (2/7)

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The record is made up of Instrument. It was created in 1256. It was written in Arabic. The original is part of the British Library: Oriental Manuscripts.

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Quadrant (رُبْع), comprising an astrolabe Ancient instrument for astronomical observations. quadrant ربع المُقَنْطَرَات), Side A) and a (ربع المُجَيَّب). The quadrant is signed by its maker, Aḥmad ibn Ibrāhīm al-Sharbatlī (أحمد ابن إبراهيم الشربتلي, Side A), and dated 1256/1840-41 (Side B).

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Material: Wood, lacquered

Depth: 12 mm

Script: Naskh

Maker: Aḥmad ibn Ibrāhīm al-Sharbatlī (أحمد ابن إبراهيم الشربتلي, see Side A)

Ink: Black and red

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Quadrant ربع [‎front] (2/7), British Library: Oriental Manuscripts, Or 2411/2, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100069800105.0x000002> [accessed 28 August 2024]

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