Compass

29-172-6

Location: On Display in the Looking to the Stars, Listening to the Earth: A Song Dynasty Tomb

From: China | Anhui

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Luopan
Object Number 29-172-6
Current Location Looking to the Stars, Listening to the Earth: A Song Dynasty Tomb - On Display
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Anhui
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Inscription Language Chinese Language | Chinese Language
Description

Luopan (羅盤). A wooden compass, possibly for Feng Shui.

Thickness 2.38 cm
Outside Diameter 19.85 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1929
Other Number ED847 - Museum Education Number | 18337 uncertain - Original Number

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