JAPANESE SILVER-CASED COMPASS AND SCAPHE SUNDIAL.

JAPANESE SILVER-CASED COMPASS AND SCAPHE SUNDIAL. 19th century, Japan. Brass hinged case holding compass and scaphe dial. Interior with blackened brass surround graduated and divided into twelve Zodiac sections, each with a different character and with nine subdivisions. The interior of the lid with silvered brass scaphe dial with pin gnomen, additionally with twelve Zodiacal characters within a border of stylized clouds. The exterior of the repousse silver hinged case carved with a dragon on one side, cloud bands on the opposing side centering a suspension loop. SIZE: Closed: 1-7/8″ dia. PROVENANCE: Similar example by Christie’s of California, October 24, 2001, lot 85. CONDITION: With old, if not original, surfaces and with normal and expected wear and abrasions due to age. With sprung clasp. Generally good. 9-29137 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4206	$1,458.00	JAPANESE SILVER-CASED COMPASS AND SCAPHE SUNDIAL. 19th century, Japan. Brass hinged case holding compass and scaphe dial. Interior with blackened brass surround graduated and divided into twelve Zodiac sections, each with a different character and with nine subdivisions. The interior of the lid with silvered brass scaphe dial with pin gnomen, additionally with twelve Zodiacal characters within a border of stylized clouds. The exterior of the repousse silver hinged case carved with a dragon on one side, cloud bands on the opposing side centering a suspension loop. SIZE: Closed: 1-7/8″ dia. PROVENANCE: Similar example by Christie’s of California, October 24, 2001, lot 85. CONDITION: With old, if not original, surfaces and with normal and expected wear and abrasions due to age. With sprung clasp. Generally good. 9-29137 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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