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Actions	Chinese geomancer's compass Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\P_numbers\P1501-P2000\P1770.01.JPG; P1770; ;$ $Archived Images\P_numbers\P1501-P2000\P1770.02.JPG; P1770; Chinese geomancer's compass; compass$ Object numberP1770 TitleChinese geomancer's compass DescriptionChinese geomancer's compass; circular wooden block covered with varnished paper. In China geomancers used compasses to advise on the best orientation of buildings and graves for good luck. The small compass in the centre is surrounded by circles of Chinese characters for the twenty-four Chinese compass points, constellations, planets, cycle of years and other matters connected with divination. Early 19th century Production placeChina Production period19th century (early) Object namecompass, compass, geomancer's Materialwood Dimensions height: 1.8 cm diameter: 16.3 cm

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Object numberP1770

TitleChinese geomancer's compass

DescriptionChinese geomancer's compass; circular wooden block covered with varnished paper. In China geomancers used compasses to advise on the best orientation of buildings and graves for good luck. The small compass in the centre is surrounded by circles of Chinese characters for the twenty-four Chinese compass points, constellations, planets, cycle of years and other matters connected with divination. Early 19th century

Production placeChina

Production period19th century (early)

Object namecompass, compass, geomancer's

Materialwood

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