Chinese Geomancer's compass

Made:
1800-1880 in China
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Engraved boxwood Chinese Geomancer's compass with 24-point
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Large: Engraved boxwood Chinese Geomancer's compass with
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Large: Engraved boxwood Chinese Geomancer's compass with
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Compass, engraved wood, circular, Chinese
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Compass, engraved wood, circular, Chinese
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Engraved boxwood Chinese Geomancer's compass with 24-point compass rose, unsigned, 19th century

Details

Category:
Navigation
Object Number:
1880-94
Materials:
box (wood), metal (unknown), card and paint
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm, 120 mm, .1kg
type:
magnetic compass
credit:
Fulgence, Mons. (Paris)