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Portable horizontal nocturnal sundial and altitude sundial
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Brass water-gilt
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Gift of Mrs. Stephen D. Tucker 1903
Title: Portable horizontal nocturnal sundial and altitude sundial
Description:
Brass water-gilt.
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