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Astronomy
Astrophysics
Asset ID
DF_5271
Title
19th century Chinese astrological compass, Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments
Description
In China, south was the most important direction. Specialists in feng-shui used the central compass to find advantageously oriented sites to place graves, homes and other structures. Characters on the rings surrounding the compass relate to direction, astrology and the calendar.
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Finnin, Denis
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Photographer
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Date
2018
Is Part Of
Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments
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