A Japanese Portable Noon Sundial
19th Century, brass base plate with engraved decoration two levelling screw feet, glazed inset compass with cardinal points marked with Japanese characters, hinged support plate for string gnomon, 5.6cm long. Note: third foot, which also secures the support plate, appears to be a replacement, otherwise original.
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19th Century, brass base plate with engraved decoration two levelling screw feet, glazed inset compass with cardinal points marked with Japanese characters, hinged support plate for string gnomon, 5.6cm long. Note: third foot, which also secures the support plate, appears to be a replacement, otherwise original.