Name/Title
Chinese compassEntry/Object ID
1973.007.001Description
Geomantic Chinese compass consisting of a wide thin disk of wood. At the centre of the compass is a small shallow bowl containing a dry-pivot needle. Surrounding the bowl are concentric rings, each divided into segments and marked with either symbols or Chinese characters.
.001: compass; .002: box
condition: Fair To Good. Needle Rusty and Broken Off. Needs Cleaning.Collection
Instruments CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
CompassNomenclature Sub-Class
Navigational EquipmentNomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
