Tablet sun-dial with string gnomon

Made:
1610 in Germany
Tablet sun-dial with string gnomon, ivory

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Tablet sun-dial with string gnomon, ivory
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Tablet sun-dial with string gnomon, ivory, engraved with epacts for years 1611 to 1629, size 4 x 3¼-inches, Germany, 1610 (see note).

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1892-19
Materials:
ivory, string, bronze (copper, tin alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 82 mm x 101 mm, .215kg
type:
diptych sundial
credit:
Mr. H. Cubasch