Portable compass dial 1714

This portable compass dial, created by Claude Dunod in 1714, exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of 18th-century French instrument making. The dial's design features delicate floral motifs, intricately pierced and carved, surrounding a compass and a sundial. It is a testament to the precision and artistry of the period, serving both practical and aesthetic purposes. This artwork is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.