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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:
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overall: 15 mm x 82 mm x 101 mm, .215kg
- type:
- diptych sundial
- credit:
- Mr. H. Cubasch
