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Column sun-dial, gilt bronze (639-65). 9in. high, diam. of pillar = 2in. V and A. Museum Reg. Imperfect, no compass or cover glass, 1531-1570
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1883-124/2
- Materials:
- bronze (copper, tin alloy), chronological, cubic, cylindrical, engraved, gilding, horizontal, imagery, magnetic, rotating and vertical
- Measurements:
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overall: 226 mm x 138 mm x 110 mm,
- type:
- sundial
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- measuring device - instrument
- timepiece
- credit:
- Victoria and Albert Museum
