Islamic ArtMetaldated A.H. 690/ A.D. 1291By ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari
Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari is a metal from Yemen created in dated A.H. 690/ A.D. 1291 using brass; cast and hammered, pierced, chased, inlaid with silver measuring Case (a): Max. W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) Diam… attributed to ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Brass; cast and hammered, pierced, chased, inlaid with silver |
| Dimensions | Case (a): Max. W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm) Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm) D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm) Bar with attached nail (b): Max. H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm) Max. W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm) L. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Net (c): Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Plates (d-g): Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm) Pin (h): L. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm) W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Metal |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891 |
| Date | dated A.H. 690/ A.D. 1291 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Yemen. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari?
Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari created?
Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari dates to dated A.H. 690/ A.D. 1291.
What material is Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari made from?
Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari is crafted from brass; cast and hammered, pierced, chased, inlaid with silver.
Where does Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari originate?
Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari originates from Yemen.
Is Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari in the public domain?
Astrolabe of ‘Umar ibn Yusuf ibn ‘Umar ibn ‘Ali ibn Rasul al-Muzaffari is in the public domain and can be freely used.