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Tablet sundial, ivory and bronze, Italian hours (cracked). One compass needle and glass missing. Vertical dial for use at latitude 42° (Rome). Cup dial for use at latitude 45° (Venice). Made in Italy, 1530-1640 (see note).
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1938-354
- Materials:
- ivory and bronze (copper, tin alloy)
- Measurements:
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overall: 16 mm x 85.73 mm x 88.9 mm, .205kg
- type:
- diptych sundial
- credit:
- Mr W.E. Miller
