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Rare 17th-century measuring instrument from Indian royal family to be auctioned

Rare 17th-century measuring instrument from Indian royal family to be auctioned

A rare 17th-century astrolabe that once belonged to an Indian royal family is set to be auctioned in the United Kingdom next week. The instrument is significantly larger than typical examples, measuring nearly four times the size of standard devices used for timekeeping and astronomical calculations.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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