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
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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