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1938.19.3

Geomantic compass.

1938.19.3

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Collection type
Object
Description
Geomantic compass.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China
Assam Sadiya
Cultural groups
Chinese
Person
Field collector James Philip Mills
PRM source James Philip Mills
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1938
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Material Wood Plant, Material Varnish, Material Ink, Process Lacquered Varnished, Process Written
Dimensions
Diameter: max 167 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1938.19.3

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