Sujet

Brass Compass

Légende

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.

Date

19e siècle

Crédit

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Notre référence

ARP23A11_052

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

60,0Mo (5,8Mo) / 30,9cm x 48,6cm / 3654 x 5739 (300dpi)

Mots clés

19th Century Brass Compass Navigation Navigate Direction Magnetic Magnetic Compass True North Chinese China Iranian Iran Middle East Invention Religious Religion Ka'bah Mecca 13th Century 19th Century