19th century Chinese astrological compass, Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments
DF_5271
19th century Chinese astrological compass, Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments
2018
Digital Photographs
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.
China
American Museum of Natural History Library
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American Museum of Natural History
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Citation
Finnin, Denis (photographer), “19th century Chinese astrological compass, Bliss Collection of Astronomical Instruments,” AMNH Research Library | Digital Special Collections, accessed January 19, 2025, https://lbry-web-007.amnh.org/digital/index.php/items/show/85872.