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string-gnomon sundial
string-gnomon sundial

string-gnomon sundial

Date1850
Inventory Number7211
ClassificationSundial
Subject
    Maker Chinese
    Cultural Region
      Place of Origin
        Dimensionsopen: 6.9 × 5.6 × 7.6 cm (2 11/16 × 2 3/16 × 3 in.)
        closed: 2.8 × 5.6 × 7.6 cm (1 1/8 × 2 3/16 × 3 in.)
        case: 3.6 × 7.6 × 9.6 cm (1 7/16 × 3 × 3 3/4 in.)
        Material
          Accessoriescase
          DescriptionThe horizontal dial and small magnetic compass are on a rectangular brass plate with three leveling screws. The string gnomon and plummet are connected to a hinged support that folds against the plate for storage. The gnomon is designed for a latitude of approximately 40°. The chapter ring is divided into eight regions, seven of which are subdivided into 8ths. The compass rose is divided into four points, rectangular, each marked with the Kanji for the cardinal directions.
          Object Name: Horizontal Dial with Compass and fixed string gnomon and plummet in wooden box
          Accessories: Two piece wooden box.
          Inscription(s): The is a paper glued to the inside of the cover that is marked with 31 oriental characters. The bottom of the box is marked with two oriental characters.
          Curatorial RemarksAppraisal by Brieux, 9/24/84: $300.
          FunctionTime finding at one latitude after orienting the gnomon to point toward true North.
          ProvenanceDavid Wheatland purchased from Roux-Devillas Paris, July 27, 1964 (lot 2/557). Donated to CHSI 1985.
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