Portable compass dial by Johann Klocksperger

Portable compass dial 1685 - 1715

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This portable compass dial, created by Johann Klocksperger between 1685 and 1715, is a fine example of 17th-century craftsmanship. The dial, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a brass sundial with a compass, a plumb bob, and a gnomon. The intricate design of the dial is typical of the period, reflecting the scientific advancements and artistic sensibilities of the time.

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