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1884.54.48

Very small ball compass with hinged lid and metal loop at hinge (for ?suspension).

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1884.54.48

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Collection type: Object
Description: Very small ball compass with hinged lid and metal loop at hinge (for ?suspension).
Geographical reference: China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Person: Maker Unknown Maker; Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers founding collection
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1884
Date collected: Prior to 1884
Acquisition information: Donated: 1884
Materials and processes: Material Gold Metal, Material Gold Foil Metal, Material Glass, Material Metal
Dimensions: Length: max 34 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1884.54.48

Search terms: Navigation, Figure, Scientific Apparatus, Tool, Compass, Bird Figure, Animal Figure, Lid

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