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Iranian 19th Century Brass Compass.

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1800 AD - 1875 AD (C18th AD - C19th AD)

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Brass Compass. Iranian, 1800-75. The magnetic compass, a Chinese invention, had arrived in the Middle East by the 13th century. Originally employed in navigation, it was soon adapted for religious use to establish the direction of the Ka'bah in Mecca.

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Largest available format 3440 × 6097 px 5 MB
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