拍品 41
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A fine 19th-Century Chinese ivory inclining compass with sundial,
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A fine 19th-Century Chinese ivory inclining compass with sundial,

細節
A fine 19th-Century Chinese ivory inclining compass with sundial,
signed on the underside made in Quanzhon by Jiang Hui, the folding pin-gnomon dial divided in hours, with adjustable brass support arranged to set against a table of twice thirteen different times of year (see below), the compass with finely modelled iron needle with brass cap, all lettering and characters incised and coloured in blue with red lining, the underside decorated with a mountainous lakeside landscape with willow trees and sailing vessels, signed with characters in red, contained in the original red silk-lined polished horn case, the underside and cover incised with characters in green and red, with brass hook and eye and red silk cord toggle -- 35/8in. (9.2cm.) long overall

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注意事項
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

拍品專文

The twenty-four times of year listed on the dial support

WINTER SOLSTICE
Heavy Snow Little Cold
Little Snow Severe cold
Winter begins Spring begins
Hoar Frost descends Rain water
Cold Dew Excited insects
Autumn Equinox Vernal Equinox
White dew Clear & bright
Limit of heat Grain rains
Autumn begins Summer begins
Great heat Grain fills
Slight heat Grain in ear
SUMMER SOLSTICE