望遠鏡

望遠鏡
紙板、羊皮紙、牛角、黃銅、天鵝絨
最大直徑：5釐米；全長：87釐米
比亞西奧·布爾里尼
約1750年

　　這件由18世紀威尼斯著名儀器匠師比亞西奧·布爾里尼製作的三段抽拉式陸地望遠鏡，採用獨特的紙胎羊皮紙包裹工藝，管身飾有精美的壓花紋樣，並以角制與黃銅構件包邊。鏡筒上標註製作者銘文，並配有三組原裝玻璃鏡片，至今仍保持完好使用功能。作爲威尼斯洛可可時期科學儀器的代表作，它展現出實用功能與裝飾藝術的完美融合。

Telescope
Cardboard, Vellum, Horn, Brass, Velvet
Max. diameter: 5 cm; Extended length: 87 cm
Biasio Burlini
c. 1750

　This three-draw terrestrial telescope, crafted by the renowned 18th-century Venetian instrument maker Biasio Burlini, exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Rococo period. The tube features a unique paper-core construction wrapped in tooled vellum, adorned with finely embossed decorative patterns, and reinforced with horn and brass fittings. The original maker’s inscription remains visible on the barrel, accompanied by three sets of period lenses—all maintaining functional integrity. A masterpiece of Venetian scientific instrumentation, it harmoniously blends utilitarian precision with ornamental artistry.