17th Century Style Wooden Terrestrial Mini Globe w/ Zodiac Signs

Finely crafted midcentury vintage replica of a 17th century Italian terrestrial globe, featuring detailed geographical maps of the era and a zodiac ring illustrating the celestial constellations.  Scroll illustration on globe reads "Terraqueous globe according to the understanding of scholars and navigators of the time 1616-1622"(translated from Italian).Just under 8" tall, about 6.5" in diameter at largest.Additional info:This globe shows how the Earth, comprising both land (terra) and water (aqueous), was perceived and understood by scholars and navigators during the period from 1616 to 1622. This timeframe is significant in the history of exploration and cartography, a period marked by advancements in navigation, the discovery of new lands, and the refinement of maps. During the early 17th century, European explorers were expanding their horizons, traveling further to the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific islands. Navigators of this era relied on emerging technologies, such as