Dial with zodiac and planetary symbols
Resource details
Resource ID
6348
Metadata
Source Title
equinoctial dial; sundial; compass-dial; volvelle; alidade
Country/Region
Netherlands
Source date
17thC
Dimensions
D: 106 mm; thickness: 25 mm
Categories
astrology, astronomy, symbols/numbers, symbols/planet, symbols/zodiac, time/day, time/hour, time/lunar month, brass, north, east, south, west, volvelle, wood, portable, ecliptic
Current Location
The British Museum, London, UK
Provenance
Donated by: Gilbert Edgar, 1958
Previous owner/ex-collection: Courtenay Adrian Ilbert
Reference
1958,1006.2434
© The Trustees of the British Museum
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/H_1958-1006-2434
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License management
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Location Data
Marker lat / long: 52, 5 (WGS84)
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