Pair of geomantic compass painted with Chinese characters

Pair of geomantic compasses

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Pair of geomantic compasses
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Pair of geomantic compasses, each a saucer like wooden disc with water glass window to protect needle, painted with Chinese characters, Chinese, 1880-1910

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A162589
Materials:
wood, glass, steel and complete
Measurements:
second compass: 10 mm, 45 mm,
first compass: 9 mm, 46 mm,
type:
geomantic compass
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)