Chinese Geomancer's compass

Made:
1900-1942 in China
Chinese geomancer's compass in wood display mount, unsigned Chinese compass Chinese compass Chinese compass

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Chinese geomancer's compass in wood display mount, unsigned
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese compass
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chinese geomancer's compass in wood display mount, unsigned, early 20th century

Chinese geomancer's compass

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1942-5
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), card, metal (unknown), ink and cotton (fibre)
Measurements:
overall: 224 mm x 222 mm x 25 mm, .56kg
type:
magnetic compass
credit:
Mrs. Lyon Campbell