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III.44 Sundial
Maker:Camillo della Volpaia [attr.]
Place:Italian
Date:1542
Materials:boxwood
Dimensions:177x84 mm
Current inventory:2487
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Horizontal dial engraved on a rectangular boxwood table. It is fitted with a magnetic compass for orientation. Underneath the compass is painted a map of Italy. The folding brass gnomon is in the shape of a angel. Along the rim of the table is inscribed a motto, in Italian, referring to the flight of time and to the truth of faith. The construction characteristics suggest its attribution to Camillo della Volpaia.

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