Name/Title
Chinese compassEntry/Object ID
1968.353.000Description
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. Compass sits inside larger turn dial with wooden case layering over it.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
