Portable equatorial or equinoctial sundial 1747

This portable equatorial sundial, created by Angelus Lusuergh in 1747, is a testament to the precision of 18th-century instrument-making. The sundial, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is made of brass and features an intricate design with a circular dial, a compass, and a stylized floral pattern. The sundial's purpose was to determine the time based on the sun's position, and it is a fascinating example of the intersection of science and craftsmanship.