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Sure Shot AF-7s camera made by

2000

Fortifications of Beijing

1860

Birch tower clock. (So 183171).

Zimingzhong decorated with Kingfisher feathers

1700-1799

Made from zitan (red sandalwood) typical of Chinese furniture. The four corners surrounding the dial are engraved with a roundel of the Chinese character meanting longevity and two kuifeng (legendary bird). The characters are surrounded by a pattern derived from a bat. The pavilion holds the Eight Immortals seated around Shoulao, the God of Longevity. When activated the immortals rotate with the disc to music. So 183184

Clock Mechanisms in Zimingzhong

1700-1799

Photograph by Chino Otsuka from the series Imagine Finding Me: 1985 and 2005, Beijing, China, chromagenic print, edition 1/5.

1985 and 2005, Beijing, China

2005

Rosewood clock with inscription translating as 'made during the reign of Qianlong'. Dial is decorated with five bats and character meaning longevity. Lotus petals are engraved on the base. (So 183169).

Zimingzhong with bats

1700-1799