Sundial: Diptych

Adler Planetarium
Chicago, United States

Outline of diptych's leaves form a stilted arch. For latitude 49°. Two of 3 latch hooks and one pin missing. Wind rose. Inset polychrome compass; offset meridian (4°E). Needle blued, type 23. Cover depicts an engraved scene of the flagellation.

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Title: Sundial: Diptych
Type: Sundial
Medium: ivory, brass

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