Geomantic compass painted with Chinese characters

Made:
1801-1900 in China
Geomantic compass

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Geomantic compass
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Geomantic compass, saucer like wooden disc with glass window which reveals needle, painted with Chinese characters, lacquered, Chinese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A166241
Materials:
wood, glass, steel and complete
Measurements:
overall: 16 mm, 148 mm,
type:
geomantic compass
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)