Gimbal-Mounted Compass Lid for Case

1984.16.0047B

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Artifact Identification Gimbal-Mounted Compass Lid for Case   (1984.16.0047B)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Surveying & Navigational T&E
  4. :
  5. Navigational Equipment
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Republic of China (1912-1949) or People's Republic of China (1949-present), 1900 - 1984
Culture Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 6.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) 1.3 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 52 g
Measuring Remarks Measured closed.
Materials Metal--Bronze
Manufacturing Processes Cast
Munsell Color Information Light Olive (5Y 5/4) Moderate Brown (5YR 4/4) -Discoloration on top. Light Reddish Brown (10R 5/4) -Discoloration on inside.

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography

Photo of item in Eugene Dillenburg's Exhibit Gallery Webpage, July 3, 2005.

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of George E. and Cynthia M. Anner
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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