A fine silvered copper portable compass and sundial. Second half 19th century - image-1

Lot 697 Dα

A fine silvered copper portable compass and sundial. Second half 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 806 € (incl. premium)

A fine silvered copper portable compass and sundial. Second half 19th century

Carved to the outside in relief with a dragon amidst billowing clouds, the inside gilded and silvered, the compass protected by glass and the sun dial, both surrounded by the zodiacal characters in engraving, the reverse with a loose ring cord attachment.
Diameter 4.1 cm