Adler AIS | Details

Details

Add to selection

Object number

A-144
Classification

Geomagnetic
Object name

Compass
Title

Magnetic Compass, Far Eastern
Creator

Unidentified
Description

Compass with paper rose inset in black, lacquered, square block of wood with mother-of-pearl inlay on top and sides. Paper rose of 24 points; 12 and 24 points painted around inset compass.
Inscription/Sig.

Unsigned.
Date

19th century
Material

wood, mother-of-pearl
Place Of Prod.

Japan

Dimensions

Frame