Portable cube sundial 1800 - 1815

This portable cube sundial, created by German craftsman E.C. Stockert between 1800 and 1815, is a beautiful example of early 19th-century scientific instrument design. The cube's intricate painted surface features a sundial with hour markings and a compass, while the hinged metal gnomon casts shadows to indicate the time. This sundial's portability and detailed construction highlight the craftsmanship and scientific knowledge of its era. The sundial is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.