Geomantic compass printed and painted with Chinese characters

Made:: 1880-1910 in China

maker:: Unknown

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

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Category:: Asian Medicine

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A652346

Materials:: wood, glass and steel

Measurements:: overall: 16 mm, 93 mm,

type:: geomantic compass

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Geomantic compass printed and painted with Chinese characters

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