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sundial compass
possibly 18th century
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
New York, United States
Two rectangular pieces of varnished wood, hinged together with wire, and painted with discs and Chinese numerals in black and red. Compass sunk in glazed center of tower piece. Brass wire stretched between the two pieces serves as sun dial indicator.
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Details
- Title: sundial compass
- Date Created: possibly 18th century
- Location Created: China
- Original Source: http://collection.cooperhewitt.org/view/objects/asitem/id/118646
- Medium: wood, brass, steel, glass
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