Compass with decorated case and engraved Chinese characters inside

Made:
1850-1920 in China
Compass in bronze, case decorated on lid

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Compass in bronze, case decorated on lid
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Compass in bronze, case decorated on lid, engraved Chinese characters inside, directions in English, possibly Chinese, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A155850
Materials:
bronze, steel and complete
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm, 43 mm,
type:
compass (direction indicator)
credit:
Glendining