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97-122-359

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Luopan
Object Number 97-122-359
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

Luopan (羅盤). Chinese characters in thirteen concentric bands around a small central section which bears the needle. The back side has an inscription with auspicious symbols surrounding it: 御懐中紅粉

Height 0 cm
Thickness 2.22 cm
Outside Diameter 14.45 cm
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-122-359 - Old Museum Number | unknown - ANSP Number

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