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1000-year old celestial device could fetch £2.5 million at London auction

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Video. This 1,000-year-old bronze astrolabe could fetch millions at auction

Updated: 24/10/2023 - 7:55 GMT+2

The bronze astrolabe, originating from the 9th and 10th century Baghdad, forms part of the Sotheby’s ‘Arts of the Islamic World and India’ sale in London.

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