Geomantic compass printed and painted with Chinese characters

Geomantic compass

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Geomantic compass
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Geomantic compass, saucer-like wooden disc with glass window to protect needle, printed and painted with Chinese characters, Chinese, 1880-1910

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A652346
Materials:
wood, glass, steel and complete
Measurements:
overall: 16 mm, 93 mm,
type:
geomantic compass