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Compass and Sun Dial

Cleveland Museum of Art

Octagonal compass with sundial; silver, engraved. A dial on the top left; the bottom center with a filigree ornament; a compass dial underneath; and a ring marked with Roman numerals. The compass has a dark patina. The outer edge of the compass is engraved with letters and symbols. The bottom center of the compass has a filigree ornament. The sundial has lines and numbers on it. The background is gray. The title is "Compass and Sun Dial", by artist Erasmus.

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988 × 893 px
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