Armillary Sphere. A skeleton sphere suggested by concentric rings which represent the relative positions of the celestial circles of the equator and the ecliptic revolving within a horizon and meridian divided into degrees of longitude and ...
Norman Greene offers a wide range of pewter instruments including astrolabes in 1", 2 3/4", 3" and 4" sizes, sundials, armillary spheres and other instruments. The four inch astrolabe is available with interchangeable plates or a fixed plate.
In his right hand he holds an armillary sphere showing his dominion over astrology, the planets and time. In the left an elaborate caduceus, with two intertwined snakes, surmounted by the sigil of Mercury.
 See also: Planet, Celestial, Splay, North, Spheres
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