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Azimuth Dial, German, 16th Century
Object is on display.
Inventory Number:	49364
Object Type:
Place Created:	Germany Europe
Subject Classification(s):	Billmeir Collection By Collection Sundials Mathematical Instruments By Trade Location
Accession Number:	1957-84/114
Brief Description:	Circular base of ?Solenhofen stone with brass edge and three brass feet; extensive inscription beneath; upright adjustable rotating gnomon.
Primary Inscriptions:	None
Provenance:	Presented by J. A. Billmeir. Previously in the Michel Collection.
Collection Group:	Billmeir Collection
Material(s):	?Solenhofen stone brass
Narratives Inventory no. 49364 - Epact entry Inventory no. 49364 - Former Display Label Instruments in stone relief The variety of dials

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